H.R.7069

Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026

Introduced·1/14/26

Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026 expands food benefits for households receiving energy assistance.

The Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand benefits to households eligible for Federal and State energy assistance programs. It considers energy assistance payments as direct payments to households and adjusts the standard utility allowance for households receiving energy assistance. The changes take effect on July 4, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 20

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Jan 14

House

Introduced in House

Jan 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.