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Veterans' Food Security Report: New Data and Support.

This act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on food insecurity among veterans. This aims to better understand who is affected and what actions are being taken to help them, including through nutrition programs.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs will annually collect and publish data on veterans experiencing food insecurity, including their background, age, and health status.
Reports will include information on how many veterans received assistance accessing nutrition programs like SNAP, and the outcomes of these efforts.
The act aims to improve coordination among various institutions to help veterans more easily find food security support.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3870
Sponsor: Rep. Peltola, Mary Sattler [D-AK-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-06-06