Bill · H.R. 6271· House(119-HR-6271)

Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025

Age: 62 years

Maryland

Introduced: 11/21/2025
Last activity: 1/13/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsored by: April McClain Delaney
Cosponsors: - 23 - 0

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Food Bank Emergency Support Act of 2025," seeks to provide supplemental appropriations for the emergency food assistance program. It appropriates $462,500,000 to be used under the authority of section 27 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. These funds are intended to be available if there is a lapse in funding for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The funds will be used specifically if there is insufficient money to provide full benefit payments to all eligible households. Additionally, the bill classifies certain services related to this program as emergencies involving human life or property protection.

Yes· 3 of 24

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically protects the continuity and amount of food benefits for those receiving supplemental nutrition assistance.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
The bill ensures the continuity of food assistance benefits, which helps mitigate food insecurity for low-income households.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
Protecting food assistance programs disproportionately benefits minority communities that rely on these services.

The opposite· 3 of 7

Would high-income households be better off under this?-1
The bill utilizes $462,500,000 from the Treasury to fund social assistance programs.
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
The bill increases federal spending which may have indirect impacts on the broader economy.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-1
The bill increases federal spending which may have indirect impacts on the broader economy.