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States gain flexibility to directly purchase emergency food aid commodities.

This bill changes how federal emergency food aid is managed, allowing certain states to opt to receive cash funds instead of federally purchased food commodities. This gives states the power to buy food directly from the commercial market. The goal is to streamline supplies for food assistance programs, potentially benefiting recipients.
Key points
Selected states can now receive cash funds instead of federally procured food items for assistance programs.
States gain greater control over the sourcing and purchasing of commodities for emergency food assistance programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2578
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2578.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Selected states can now receive cash funds instead of federally procured food items for assistance programs.
  • States gain greater control over the sourcing and purchasing of commodities for emergency food assistance programs.
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 Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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