Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7455

Emergency Food Assistance: Direct Buying Power for States

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities, and for other purposes.

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Congress is considering a bill that would allow certain states to receive cash instead of physical food shipments for emergency assistance programs. Currently, the federal government buys the food and sends it to the states.
This change would apply to specific states and territories, such as Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam. These areas often deal with high shipping costs and long delays when waiting for food to be sent from the mainland United States.
If passed, state officials could use this federal money to buy food directly from local markets and businesses. This is intended to make the food supply chain more efficient and help get groceries to families in need more quickly.
The bill aims to give local leaders more control over what food they buy, allowing them to choose items that better fit the needs and diets of their specific communities while supporting local farmers.

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Feb 9, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Feb 9, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow certain States to directly purchase commodities, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7455

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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