Food Assurance and Security Act

This bill establishes a standardized annual program to measure food insecurity across U.S. households. It requires the Census Bureau to include specific, consistent questions about food access and hunger (like skipping meals or relying on limited food due to cost) in the Current Population Survey from 2026 onward. The Secretary of Agriculture must analyze this data, publish annual reports publicly, and submit them to Congress. The policy directly affects all households surveyed through the Census Bureau’s annual survey, with additional questions for households with children under 18. It aims to improve data consistency for tracking hunger and informing future policy, without creating new benefits or altering existing programs.