Feed Our Families Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Feed Our Families Act of 2023

This bill provides appropriations for carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for carrying out the act during any fiscal year beginning after FY2023. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the authorizing statute for several Department of Agriculture nutrition and food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Feed Our Families Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5668, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing food insecurity among low-income families. The bill aims to provide additional funding for federal nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program, in order to ensure that all families have access to nutritious food.

Specifically, the Feed Our Families Act of 2023 proposes increasing the funding for SNAP benefits by 15%, which would help to alleviate hunger and improve the health outcomes of millions of Americans. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand access to school meals for children in need, as well as support for food banks and other community-based organizations that provide food assistance to those facing food insecurity.

Overall, the Feed Our Families Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in the United States and ensure that all families have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. By increasing funding for federal nutrition programs and supporting community-based organizations, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5668

Introduced on
2023-09-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Feed Our Families Act of 2023

This bill provides appropriations for carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for carrying out the act during any fiscal year beginning after FY2023. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the authorizing statute for several Department of Agriculture nutrition and food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

The Feed Our Families Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5668, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing food insecurity among low-income families. The bill aims to provide additional funding for federal nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program, in order to ensure that all families have access to nutritious food.

Specifically, the Feed Our Families Act of 2023 proposes increasing the funding for SNAP benefits by 15%, which would help to alleviate hunger and improve the health outcomes of millions of Americans. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand access to school meals for children in need, as well as support for food banks and other community-based organizations that provide food assistance to those facing food insecurity.

Overall, the Feed Our Families Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address the pressing issue of food insecurity in the United States and ensure that all families have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. By increasing funding for federal nutrition programs and supporting community-based organizations, this bill has the potential to make a significant impact in the fight against hunger.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide appropriations for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/5/2024

Feed Our Families Act of 2023

This bill provides appropriations for carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for carrying out the act during an...


Latest Action9/29/2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4900)