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Feed Our Families Act of 2024

10/9/2024, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9792

The Feed Our Families Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 9792 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 24, 2024, aims to address food insecurity by proposing measures to ensure families have access to an adequate food supply. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include support for nutrition assistance programs, strategies to enhance food distribution networks, and initiatives to improve food access for vulnerable populations. For further details and the official text of the bill, refer to the provided PDF link: [Feed Our Families Act of 2024 PDF](https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9792/BILLS-118hr9792ih.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 9792

Feed Our Families Act of 2024

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 FY2024. 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).

Current Status of Bill HR 9792

Bill HR 9792 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 9792 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2024.  Bill HR 9792's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 24, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9792

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9792

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9792

Feed Our Families Act of 2024
Feed Our Families Act of 2024
To provide appropriations for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year.

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