H.R.7455

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities, and for other purposes.

Introduced·2/9/26

Allows certain states to directly purchase commodities using entitlement funds.

This bill amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to enable eligible states to receive their entitlement funds as cash for direct purchases of commodities through the private commercial marketplace. The definition of "eligible state" and "entitlement funds" are provided, aligning with existing statutes. This change aims to streamline the process for states in utilizing their allocated funds for food assistance programs.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

4
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 20

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House

Feb 9

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.