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Feed Our Families Act of 2025
3/26/2025, 5:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2016
Bill 119 HR 2016, also known as the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, aims to provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year. This bill ensures that individuals and families who rely on SNAP benefits for food assistance will continue to receive support even if there is a delay in the federal budget approval process.
The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is a crucial piece of legislation that helps low-income individuals and families access nutritious food through the SNAP program. By providing appropriations for this program during the initial period of a fiscal year without a budget in place, Bill 119 HR 2016 helps to prevent disruptions in food assistance for those in need.
This bill is important for ensuring the stability and continuity of SNAP benefits, which play a vital role in addressing food insecurity and hunger in the United States. By guaranteeing funding for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations, Bill 119 HR 2016 helps to protect vulnerable populations and ensure that they have access to the food they need to thrive.
The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is a crucial piece of legislation that helps low-income individuals and families access nutritious food through the SNAP program. By providing appropriations for this program during the initial period of a fiscal year without a budget in place, Bill 119 HR 2016 helps to prevent disruptions in food assistance for those in need.
This bill is important for ensuring the stability and continuity of SNAP benefits, which play a vital role in addressing food insecurity and hunger in the United States. By guaranteeing funding for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations, Bill 119 HR 2016 helps to protect vulnerable populations and ensure that they have access to the food they need to thrive.
Congressional Summary of HR 2016
Feed Our Families Act of 2025
This bill provides appropriations for carrying out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for carrying out the act during any fiscal year beginning after FY2024. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the authorizing statute for several Department of Agriculture nutrition and food assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Current Status of Bill HR 2016
Bill HR 2016 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2016 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 2016's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of March 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2016
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2016
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2016
To provide appropriations for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year.
To provide appropriations for the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 during the first lapse in appropriations in a fiscal year.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2016
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