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Granting Tribal Entities Control Over Federal Food Assistance Purchases.

This bill establishes a demonstration project allowing Tribal entities to use federal funds to purchase agricultural commodities directly for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). This change grants Tribal communities greater autonomy over their food assistance, enabling them to select culturally significant or locally sourced products while maintaining nutritional standards. The goal is to enhance Tribal nutrition sovereignty and better meet local needs.
Key points
Tribal entities can now purchase food directly for the CSFP program using 'self-determination contracts,' rather than relying solely on federal supply.
Purchased commodities must be domestically produced and must meet nutritional standards or be culturally significant to the Tribe.
The project is authorized $5 million in funding to test this new approach to food distribution management and improve food quality for eligible members.
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Print number: 118_HR_8513
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2024-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CSFP Tribal Nutrition Sovereignty Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8513.

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 2024-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Tribal entities can now purchase food directly for the CSFP program using 'self-determination contracts,' rather than relying solely on federal supply.
  • Purchased commodities must be domestically produced and must meet nutritional standards or be culturally significant to the Tribe.
  • The project is authorized $5 million in funding to test this new approach to food distribution management and improve food quality for eligible members.
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. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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