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Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act

4/23/2024, 2:33 PM

Summary of Bill S 4099

The Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4099, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to strengthen the food supply chain in the United States and increase its resilience in the face of potential disruptions.

The bill includes provisions aimed at improving the capacity of the food supply chain, such as investing in infrastructure upgrades and modernization efforts. It also seeks to enhance coordination and communication among stakeholders in the food industry to better respond to emergencies and crises.

Additionally, the Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act includes measures to support small and medium-sized food producers and processors, as well as efforts to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship within the food supply chain. Overall, this bill aims to ensure that the United States has a robust and reliable food supply chain that can effectively meet the needs of its population, even in times of crisis. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect the nation's food security and resilience.

Current Status of Bill S 4099

Bill S 4099 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2024. Bill S 4099 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2024.  Bill S 4099's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of April 10, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4099

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4099

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4099

Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act
Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act
A bill to increase the capacity, resiliency, diversity, and security of the United States food supply chain by codifying and expanding the Food Supply Chain Guaranteed Loan Program.

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