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Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024
10/4/2024, 8:11 PM
Summary of Bill S 5094
The Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 s 5094, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize and improve the Farm to Food Bank program, which helps facilitate the donation of surplus agricultural products to food banks and other charitable organizations.
The main goal of the Farm to Food Bank program is to reduce food waste by connecting farmers who have excess produce with food banks in need of fresh, nutritious food for their clients. By reauthorizing and improving this program, the bill seeks to strengthen the partnership between farmers and food banks, ultimately benefiting both parties and helping to address food insecurity in the United States.
Some key provisions of the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024 include increasing funding for the program, expanding eligibility criteria for participating farmers and food banks, and streamlining the donation process to make it easier for farmers to donate their surplus produce. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on the impact of the program, ensuring that it is effectively meeting its goals. Overall, the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a bipartisan effort to support farmers, reduce food waste, and provide nutritious food to those in need. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a positive impact on both the agricultural industry and the fight against hunger in the United States.
The main goal of the Farm to Food Bank program is to reduce food waste by connecting farmers who have excess produce with food banks in need of fresh, nutritious food for their clients. By reauthorizing and improving this program, the bill seeks to strengthen the partnership between farmers and food banks, ultimately benefiting both parties and helping to address food insecurity in the United States.
Some key provisions of the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024 include increasing funding for the program, expanding eligibility criteria for participating farmers and food banks, and streamlining the donation process to make it easier for farmers to donate their surplus produce. Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve data collection and reporting on the impact of the program, ensuring that it is effectively meeting its goals. Overall, the Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024 is a bipartisan effort to support farmers, reduce food waste, and provide nutritious food to those in need. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a positive impact on both the agricultural industry and the fight against hunger in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill S 5094
Bill S 5094 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2024. Bill S 5094 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2024. Bill S 5094's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 18, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5094
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5094
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5094
Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024
Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024
A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide additional agricultural products for distribution by emergency feeding organizations, and for other purposes.
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