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Foreign Food Aid Reform: Mandating US-Grown Commodities for Global Assistance.

This bill amends US foreign food aid policy, mandating that a significantly larger portion of aid funds be spent on purchasing and shipping US-produced agricultural commodities. It explicitly prohibits the use of cash transfers, food vouchers, or food procured outside the United States in the primary aid program. The changes aim to ensure that US taxpayer dollars dedicated to global food assistance directly support American farmers and fund ocean transportation.
Key points
The Food for Peace program is renamed the Peter O’Brien Food for Peace Program.
Prohibits the use of cash transfers, food vouchers, or non-US procured food as forms of assistance under the program.
Requires at least 50% of program funds to be used specifically for the procurement of agricultural commodities and ocean transportation.
Decision-making authority over commodity provision shifts from the Administrator to the Secretary.
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Print number: 118_S_2862
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2862.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Food for Peace program is renamed the Peter O’Brien Food for Peace Program.
  • Prohibits the use of cash transfers, food vouchers, or non-US procured food as forms of assistance under the program.
  • Requires at least 50% of program funds to be used specifically for the procurement of agricultural commodities and ocean transportation.
  • Decision-making authority over commodity provision shifts from the Administrator to the Secretary.
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. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

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 2025-12-30.

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Agriculture Economy