S 5094 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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.
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Introduced Sep 18, 2024 Last action Sep 18, 2024
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Sep 18, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Sep 18, 2024
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