Food Rescue Act

Hozzl · 2026-02-11T13:44:46Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7144 Food Rescue Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2026, 1:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7144

The Food Rescue Act, designated as H.R. 7144 in the 119th Congress and introduced on January 16, 2026, aims to address food waste and hunger issues. Specific provisions and directives outlined in the bill include measures to facilitate the rescue and redistribution of surplus food to those in need, potentially through partnerships with food banks and non-profit organizations. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7144/BILLS-119hr7144ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7144

Bill HR 7144 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2026. Bill HR 7144 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2026. Bill HR 7144's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of January 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7144

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7144

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7144

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to establish a national food rescue system through partnerships with food rescue organizations.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7144

Ritchie Torres

New YorkDemocrat

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