Allow tribal governments to source traditional foods for federal nutrition programs from local producers.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026?
The FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026, known as S. 4785, has been in the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs since June 14, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move this bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not take action. This bill follows a similar proposal from July 24, 2023, that did not pass before the session ended.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 (S. 4785 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2489 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2489 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Tina Smith (D-MN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.