Bill > S525

This bill proposes to transfer all functions, duties, responsibilities, and associated assets related to implementing the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture. Specifically, the bill mandates that beginning on the date of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture will take over all existing authorities, regulations, permits, grants, contracts, and other responsibilities previously managed by USAID under the Food for Peace Act. The bill ensures a smooth transition by stipulating that any legal references to USAID will now be interpreted as references to the Department of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to implement immediate regulatory changes to ensure program continuity and may exercise all statutory authorities previously held by USAID. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to continue operating the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, which provides evidence-based analyses of potential food insecurity situations, and mandates ongoing consultation with the Secretary of State when carrying out food assistance programs. This transfer aims to streamline food assistance and international development efforts by consolidating related functions under a single federal department.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/525/all-info