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Food Security for All Veterans Act
3/6/2024, 2:01 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3870
The Food Security for All Veterans Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3870, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of food insecurity among veterans in the United States.
The bill proposes several key provisions to help improve food security for veterans. One of the main provisions is the expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include veterans who are currently ineligible for the program. This would allow more veterans to access the food assistance they need.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for programs that provide food assistance to veterans, such as food banks and meal delivery services. This would help ensure that veterans have access to nutritious meals on a regular basis. The Food Security for All Veterans Act also includes provisions to improve coordination between government agencies and non-profit organizations that provide food assistance to veterans. This would help streamline the process for veterans to access these services and ensure that they are receiving the support they need. Overall, the goal of the Food Security for All Veterans Act is to ensure that no veteran in the United States goes hungry. By expanding access to food assistance programs and increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to improve food security for veterans and help them lead healthier, more stable lives.
The bill proposes several key provisions to help improve food security for veterans. One of the main provisions is the expansion of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include veterans who are currently ineligible for the program. This would allow more veterans to access the food assistance they need.
Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for programs that provide food assistance to veterans, such as food banks and meal delivery services. This would help ensure that veterans have access to nutritious meals on a regular basis. The Food Security for All Veterans Act also includes provisions to improve coordination between government agencies and non-profit organizations that provide food assistance to veterans. This would help streamline the process for veterans to access these services and ensure that they are receiving the support they need. Overall, the goal of the Food Security for All Veterans Act is to ensure that no veteran in the United States goes hungry. By expanding access to food assistance programs and increasing funding for these programs, the bill aims to improve food security for veterans and help them lead healthier, more stable lives.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3870
Bill HR 3870 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3870 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 6, 2023. Bill HR 3870's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. as of July 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3870
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3870
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Food assistance and relief
- Nutrition and diet
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Veterans' medical care
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3870
Food Security for All Veterans Act
Food Security for All Veterans Act
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report on food insecurity among veterans to certain congressional committees, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3870
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