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This bill establishes the Mississippi Anti-Hunger and Anti-Food Insecurity Task Force, a seventeen-member group tasked with studying hunger and food insecurity across Mississippi and developing long-term strategies to combat these issues. The task force will examine the causes and geographic spread of hunger, assess the impact of federal nutrition programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), gather public input through listening sessions, and promote collaboration among various organizations. The task force will be co-chaired by the heads of the House and Senate Public Health Committees and will include representatives from state agencies, universities, and non-profit organizations. It is required to provide quarterly reports to the Legislature and will submit a final report with legislative recommendations by January 1, 2027, after which it will be dissolved on January 1, 2028. Members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for expenses, and state departments will provide necessary staff and support.

Health and Social Services

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