Feed Our Families Act of 2024
Latest action (24 Sep 2024): Introduced
What this bill does
The Feed Our Families Act of 2024 (H.R. 9792) would provide automatic funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), authorized under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, during the first 90 days of any lapse in federal discretionary appropriations. For any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2024, if Congress fails to pass funding legislation covering SNAP and a government shutdown affecting the program occurs, this bill would appropriate whatever funds are necessary to keep the program running for that initial 90-day period. The money would be held in reserve and used only as needed for program operations, and it would remain available until spent.
The bill primarily affects SNAP recipients—low-income individuals and families who rely on the program for food assistance—by shielding their benefits from disruption during a government funding lapse. It would also affect the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP, and state agencies that help operate the program, by ensuring continued funding authority during a shutdown.
The bill was introduced on September 24, 2024, by Rep. Emilia Sykes of Ohio, with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, has seen no further action since introduction. As with most bills, it would need to be approved by the committee, pass both the House and Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Official summary
Feed Our Families Act of 2024
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).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9792 do?
- The Feed Our Families Act of 2024 (H.R. 9792) would provide automatic funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), authorized under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, during the first 90 days of any lapse in federal discretionary appropriations. For any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 2024, if Congress fails to pass funding legislation covering SNAP and a government shutdown affecting the program occurs, this bill would appropriate whatever funds are necessary to keep the program running for that initial 90-day period. The money would be held in reserve and used only as needed for program operations, and it would remain available until spent. The bill primarily affects SNAP recipients—low-income individuals and families who rely on the program for food assistance—by shielding their benefits from disruption during a government funding lapse. It would also affect the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP, and state agencies that help operate the program, by ensuring continued funding authority during a shutdown. The bill was introduced on September 24, 2024, by Rep. Emilia Sykes of Ohio, with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. It has not received a vote and, according to available records, has seen no further action since introduction. As with most bills, it would need to be approved by the committee, pass both the House and Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 9792 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Sep 2024, H.R. 9792 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9792?
- H.R. 9792 was sponsored by Rep. Emilia Sykes [D-OH13] (Democrat-OH), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9792?
- Introduced (24 Sep 2024).
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