To amend the Food Emergency Assistance Act of 1983 to restore choice to community food assistance providers to request identification, at their discretion, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8953

The bill "To amend the Food Emergency Assistance Act of 1983" (H.R. 8953) introduced in the 119th Congress on May 21, 2026, aims to restore choice to community food assistance providers by allowing them to request identification at their discretion.

Current Status of Bill HR 8953

Bill HR 8953 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8953 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2026. Bill HR 8953's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of May 21, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8953

To amend the Food Emergency Assistance Act of 1983 to restore choice to community food assistance providers to request identification, at their discretion, and for other purposes.