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To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
3/5/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1207
Bill 119 HR 1207, also known as the Food for Peace Act, aims to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture. This transfer would involve the implementation and administration of the Food for Peace Act, which provides food assistance to countries in need around the world.
The bill seeks to streamline and consolidate the management of food aid programs by moving them under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture. Proponents of the bill argue that this transfer would improve efficiency and coordination in delivering food assistance to those facing hunger and food insecurity globally.
Critics of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on the effectiveness of food aid programs, as well as the potential for political influence in decision-making processes. They argue that USAID's expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance may be lost in the transition to the Department of Agriculture. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1207 would represent a significant shift in the management of food aid programs, with potential implications for how the United States provides assistance to countries in need. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its outcome will have important implications for the future of food assistance programs.
The bill seeks to streamline and consolidate the management of food aid programs by moving them under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture. Proponents of the bill argue that this transfer would improve efficiency and coordination in delivering food assistance to those facing hunger and food insecurity globally.
Critics of the bill raise concerns about the potential impact on the effectiveness of food aid programs, as well as the potential for political influence in decision-making processes. They argue that USAID's expertise in international development and humanitarian assistance may be lost in the transition to the Department of Agriculture. Overall, the passage of Bill 119 HR 1207 would represent a significant shift in the management of food aid programs, with potential implications for how the United States provides assistance to countries in need. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its outcome will have important implications for the future of food assistance programs.
Current Status of Bill HR 1207
Bill HR 1207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1207 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 11, 2025. Bill HR 1207's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1207
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
19Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
19Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1207
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1207
To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.
Comments

Kailani Kaplan
1,117
1 year ago
I can't believe they want to transfer all that stuff from USAID to the Department of Agriculture. This is a terrible idea! USAID has been handling international development for years, why mess with a good thing? How will this affect people who rely on food aid around the world? #HRBill1207 #USAID #DepartmentofAgriculture
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1207
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