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Transfer of Food for Peace Program to Department of Agriculture

This bill transfers the management of the Food for Peace program from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture. This means all activities related to international food aid, including grants and agreements, will now be overseen by the Department of Agriculture, potentially impacting how food assistance is delivered to those in need globally.
Key points
Management of the Food for Peace program shifts from USAID to the Department of Agriculture.
The Department of Agriculture will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including grants, loans, and contracts.
The Department of Agriculture will continue the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to help mitigate food insecurity.
The Secretary of Agriculture will consult with the Secretary of State on program implementation.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1207
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1207.

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 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Management of the Food for Peace program shifts from USAID to the Department of Agriculture.
  • The Department of Agriculture will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including grants, loans, and contracts.
  • The Department of Agriculture will continue the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to help mitigate food insecurity.
  • The Secretary of Agriculture will consult with the Secretary of State on program implementation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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