H.R.8165

Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026

Introduced·3/30/26

Prefiled

Introduced3/30/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 8165

Introduced in House · April 8, 2026

March 30, 2026

Mr. Pappas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the purchase of animal protein for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to be included in food assistance distributed under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026”.

HR8165 U.S. House: Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026