FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4785 FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Native Americans. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/6/2026, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 4785

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, numbered S. 4785, aims to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to engage in self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations for the implementation of the food distribution program on Indian reservations, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 4785

FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026

This bill expands and makes permanent a pilot program through which the Department of Agriculture must enter into self-determination contracts with tribal organizations, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to carry out the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). (FDPIR provides, in lieu of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food commodities to low-income households on Indian reservations and to Native American families residing in Oklahoma or in designated areas near Oklahoma.)

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Current Status of Bill S 4785

Bill S 4785 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2026. Bill S 4785 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 15, 2026. Bill S 4785's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of June 15, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4785

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Native Americans

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4785

A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Tribal organizations to carry out the food distribution program on Indian reservations, and for other purposes.