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Transfer of Food for Peace Program to Department of Agriculture

This new law moves the management of the "Food for Peace" program from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture. This means all food aid activities, including grants and agreements, will now be overseen by the Department of Agriculture, potentially impacting how global food assistance is delivered.
Key points
The Department of Agriculture assumes full responsibility for the "Food for Peace" program, including its finances and regulations.
The change aims to ensure program continuity and may streamline coordination of food security efforts.
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network remains under the Department of Agriculture's oversight.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_525
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill 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_S_525.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Agriculture assumes full responsibility for the "Food for Peace" program, including its finances and regulations.
  • The change aims to ensure program continuity and may streamline coordination of food security efforts.
  • The Famine Early Warning Systems Network remains under the Department of Agriculture's oversight.
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 Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

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 2025-12-23.

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.

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