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Support for Needy: Meals from Local Restaurants and Non-Profits

This act allows FEMA to partner with local governments, small restaurants, and non-profit organizations to provide nutritious meals to individuals in need. It facilitates access to food during crises and supports local businesses. It also waives matching fund requirements for local governments, making it easier for them to participate.
Key points
Local restaurants and non-profit organizations can prepare and deliver meals to those in need, while also supporting the local economy.
State, local, and tribal governments can more easily access federal aid for food programs, as they are not required to provide matching funds.
The program aims to ensure access to healthy meals during national and local emergencies, such as pandemics or natural disasters.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_321
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Process start date: 2021-01-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FEED Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_321.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Local restaurants and non-profit organizations can prepare and deliver meals to those in need, while also supporting the local economy.
  • State, local, and tribal governments can more easily access federal aid for food programs, as they are not required to provide matching funds.
  • The program aims to ensure access to healthy meals during national and local emergencies, such as pandemics or natural disasters.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Benefits Local Government