Farm to Food Bank Reauthorization Act of 2024
This bill reauthorizes and updates a program allowing states to purchase agricultural products for food banks. It changes language from "donate" to include "sell" or "otherwise provide," enabling states to buy surplus farm goods instead of relying solely on donations. Key provisions include increasing annual funding from $4 million to $8 million (2024-2029) and adding a reimbursement mechanism for states to cover eligible costs when purchasing products from farmers or distributors. The bill directly affects state food assistance programs, farmers, and food banks by creating a more flexible system for sourcing and distributing agricultural products.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 18, 2024
Last action Sep 18, 2024
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Sep 18, 2024
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
upper
Sep 18, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Robert P. Casey, Jr.
DDemocratic
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