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Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 1:31 AM

Summary of Bill S 2553

Bill 118 s 2553, also known as the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of food insecurity among workers who are on strike.

The bill proposes several key provisions to help ensure that individuals participating in strikes have access to food and other essential resources. One of the main components of the bill is the establishment of a fund that would provide financial assistance to striking workers to help cover the cost of groceries and other necessities.

Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of a task force that would be responsible for coordinating efforts to address food insecurity among striking workers. This task force would work with local organizations and government agencies to ensure that individuals on strike have access to the resources they need to feed themselves and their families. Overall, the Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023 aims to provide support to workers who are participating in strikes by addressing the issue of food insecurity. By establishing a fund and a task force dedicated to this issue, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals on strike have access to the resources they need to sustain themselves and their families during periods of labor unrest.

Current Status of Bill S 2553

Bill S 2553 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2023. Bill S 2553 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 26, 2023.  Bill S 2553's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of July 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2553

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2553

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2553

Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

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