HR 7455
To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities, and for other purposes.
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:48 AM
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes the Emergency Food Assistance Act to allow certain states to use federal funds to directly buy food commodities from private sellers. Currently, the USDA purchases these commodities and distributes them to states. This bill would allow states to receive cash equivalent to the USDA’s purchase price, enabling them to purchase food directly and potentially better meet local needs. This aims to increase flexibility and responsiveness in distributing food assistance.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James C. [R-GU-At Large] Moylan
Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] King-Hinds
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.