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Food Rescue Act
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
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 HR 7144
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate 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.
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
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