Feed Our Families Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Mar 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
What this bill does
The Feed Our Families Act of 2025, introduced in the House of Representatives, would provide funding for programs authorized by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would appropriate funds to cover the initial 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for these programs in any fiscal year after FY2024. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the law that allows for programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
This bill would affect individuals and families who rely on nutrition and food assistance programs funded through the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. If discretionary funding for these programs lapses, the bill aims to ensure there is money available to continue operations for the first 90 days of that lapse. The funds would be set aside and available for use only as needed for program operations and would remain available until spent.
The bill was introduced by Representative Emilia Sykes and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. As of its introduction, its next step in the legislative process would be for the Committee on Appropriations to consider it.
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Official summary
Feed Our Families Act of 2025
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).
Timeline
10 Mar 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2016 do?
- The Feed Our Families Act of 2025, introduced in the House of Representatives, would provide funding for programs authorized by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would appropriate funds to cover the initial 90-day period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations for these programs in any fiscal year after FY2024. The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 is the law that allows for programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill would affect individuals and families who rely on nutrition and food assistance programs funded through the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. If discretionary funding for these programs lapses, the bill aims to ensure there is money available to continue operations for the first 90 days of that lapse. The funds would be set aside and available for use only as needed for program operations and would remain available until spent. The bill was introduced by Representative Emilia Sykes and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. As of its introduction, its next step in the legislative process would be for the Committee on Appropriations to consider it.
- Has H.R. 2016 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2016. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2016?
- H.R. 2016 was sponsored by Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] (D-OH), with 45 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2016?
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (10 Mar 2025).
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