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Feed Our Families Act of 2023
2/5/2024, 11:50 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5668
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 5668
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).
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Current Status of Bill HR 5668
Bill HR 5668 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill HR 5668 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023. Bill HR 5668's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4900) as of September 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5668
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
17Democrat Cosponsors
17Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5668
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5668
Feed Our Families Act of 2023
Feed Our Families Act of 2023
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5668
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