H 4419
Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a special commission to investigate the strengths and sustainability of Massachusetts’ emergency food network, which includes food pantries. The commission will examine challenges faced by these pantries, such as workforce development, organizational support, and capacity to meet resident needs. It will also make recommendations for legislation and regulations to improve the network’s effectiveness and long-term viability.
Key provisions
- The commission will study the strengths and challenges of emergency food providers (food pantries).
- It will assess the need for workforce development and training within the food pantry network.
- The commission will recommend policies and technical assistance to support organizational sustainability.
- It will evaluate the capacity of the network to meet the Commonwealth’s food needs.
- The commission will examine the impact of increased demand on state funding and private fundraising.
- It will investigate the frequency of food pantry use by residents.
- The commission will be composed of representatives from food banks, food pantries, and diverse community groups.
- The commission will submit a report with recommendations and proposed legislation within 18 months.
Who is affected
- Food pantries and emergency food providers
- Massachusetts residents in need of food assistance
- The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
Joanne M. Comerford
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Resolve H.4419 194th (Current)
Resolve providing for an investigation by a special commission relative to the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Status: Referred to House Committee on Rules
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Displaying 4 actions for Resolve H.4419
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Agriculture and Fisheries |
| 9/8/2025 | House | New draft of H118 |
| 9/8/2025 | House | Resolve reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on House Rules |
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