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AFAC Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 145
Bill 118 s 145, also known as the AFAC Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The AFAC Act aims to address issues related to agricultural and food assistance programs in the United States.
The main provisions of the AFAC Act include increasing funding for agricultural research and development, improving access to nutritious foods for low-income individuals and families, and promoting sustainable farming practices. The bill also seeks to strengthen food safety regulations and support small and minority-owned farms.
Additionally, the AFAC Act includes measures to address food insecurity in rural and urban areas, such as expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increasing funding for food banks and other emergency food assistance programs. Overall, the AFAC Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural and food assistance programs in the United States, while also addressing issues related to food insecurity and sustainable farming practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
The main provisions of the AFAC Act include increasing funding for agricultural research and development, improving access to nutritious foods for low-income individuals and families, and promoting sustainable farming practices. The bill also seeks to strengthen food safety regulations and support small and minority-owned farms.
Additionally, the AFAC Act includes measures to address food insecurity in rural and urban areas, such as expanding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increasing funding for food banks and other emergency food assistance programs. Overall, the AFAC Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agricultural and food assistance programs in the United States, while also addressing issues related to food insecurity and sustainable farming practices. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo revisions before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of S 145
Accountability in Federal Acquisitions and Contracting Act of 2023 or the AFAC Act
This bill requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to require that a contractor, as a condition for being awarded a contract for the procurement of goods or services, disclose recent or current contracts or commercial ties with certain Chinese entities.
The General Services Administration must establish and maintain a public database containing information about disclosed contracts.
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Current Status of Bill S 145
Bill S 145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2023. Bill S 145 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 30, 2023. Bill S 145's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 145
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 145
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Asia
- China
- Foreign and international corporations
- General Services Administration
- Government information and archives
- Political parties and affiliation
- Public contracts and procurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 145
AFAC Act
AFAC Act
Accountability in Federal Acquisitions and Contracting Act of 2023
A bill to require disclosure by Federal contractors of contracts with Chinese entities, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 145
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