Bill > HR357

This resolution establishes a legislative Hunger Task Force to comprehensively study and address food insecurity in Pennsylvania, recognizing that over 1.7 million state residents (one in eight) experienced food insecurity in 2023, with children being particularly vulnerable, having seen a 14.6% increase in hunger from 2022 to 2023. The task force will consist of seven members (two senators and five representatives) from both majority and minority parties, with the House Speaker appointing the chair, and will conduct an in-depth investigation into food insecurity, including examining historical efforts, current state conditions, and strategies from other jurisdictions. The task force's findings and recommendations may include proposed legislation, regulatory actions, and data analysis aimed at alleviating hunger, with a particular focus on populations disproportionately affected, such as people with disabilities, rural residents, and people of color. The task force will ultimately submit a public report to both legislative chambers, with expenses paid from the Chief Clerk's appropriation accounts upon approved written request. This resolution highlights food insecurity as a complex issue linked to factors like income, healthcare access, and social environments, and seeks to develop multifaceted solutions to address hunger in the Commonwealth.

Health and Social Services

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr357