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Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4786

Bill 118 hr 4786, also known as the Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023, aims to address issues of fraud and misuse of funds in federal child nutrition programs. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of ensuring that taxpayer dollars allocated for feeding children in need are not being misappropriated.

The key provisions of the bill include increased oversight and accountability measures for organizations and individuals participating in federal child nutrition programs. This includes requiring regular audits and reporting of program expenditures to ensure that funds are being used appropriately.

Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen penalties for those found guilty of fraud or misuse of funds in these programs. This is intended to deter individuals and organizations from taking advantage of the system and diverting resources away from children who truly need them. Overall, the Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023 is focused on protecting the integrity of federal child nutrition programs and ensuring that resources are being used effectively to support vulnerable children. It emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars in these critical programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 4786

Bill HR 4786 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4786 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023.  Bill HR 4786's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4786

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4786

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4786

Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023
Feeding Children Not Fraudsters Act of 2023
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an audit of fraud relating to waivers of certain requirements of the child nutrition programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

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