Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would provide an extra $200 million per year to buy meat, eggs, and dairy products for food banks. This funding would be available for two years starting in 2026.
• The goal is to make sure families who rely on food pantries have access to healthy protein. Protein is often the most expensive item for families to buy and the hardest for food banks to keep in stock.
• The government would buy these animal products directly from farmers and then ship them to local emergency food programs across the country.
• This plan aims to help two groups at once. It provides more nutritious food for people struggling with high grocery costs and creates a larger market for American farmers to sell their goods.

Impact Analysis

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