Bill · H.R. 1207· House(119-HR-1207)

To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

Age: 50 years

Kansas

Introduced: 2/11/2025
Last activity: 2/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Tracey Mann
Cosponsors: - 43 - 1

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to move the responsibilities of the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development to the Department of Agriculture. This transfer includes all functions, duties, assets, liabilities, and legal documents such as grants, loans, and contracts. The Secretary of Agriculture will take over the roles currently held by the Administrator of USAID regarding this Act. The Secretary is also authorized to use existing statutory authorities to implement these duties. Additionally, the Secretary must continue managing the Famine Early Warning Systems Network.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures the continuation of food security programs aimed at mitigating famine and food insecurity.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+5
The bill maintains and transfers the administration of the Food for Peace Act to ensure continued food aid.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The transfer of Food for Peace functions to the Department of Agriculture may align with agricultural agency interests.