arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

New USDA Office to Ensure Equal Access to Kosher and Halal Food Aid.

This act establishes a new Office within the Department of Agriculture dedicated to ensuring full and equal access to federal food assistance programs, such as food banks and school meals, for individuals adhering to kosher and halal dietary laws. The goal is to remove barriers that currently prevent citizens with religious dietary restrictions from fully utilizing emergency food aid. The Office is allocated $1.6 million annually for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
Key points
Creation of the Office of Kosher and Halal Foods to significantly increase the availability of religiously compliant products in food assistance programs.
The Office will advise food banks and schools on cost-effective procurement and distribution of kosher and halal foods.
Mandatory funding of $1.6 million annually is allocated for the Office's operations from 2025 through 2029.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Expired
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9980
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2024-10-11
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-09-2025
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish an Office of Kosher and Halal Foods, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9980.

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 2024-10-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the Office of Kosher and Halal Foods to significantly increase the availability of religiously compliant products in food assistance programs.
  • The Office will advise food banks and schools on cost-effective procurement and distribution of kosher and halal foods.
  • Mandatory funding of $1.6 million annually is allocated for the Office's operations from 2025 through 2029.
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. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

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 2025-12-26.

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.

CATEGORIES

Agriculture Benefits