Bill · H.R. 7975· House(119-HR-7975)
Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/18/2026
- Last activity
- 3/18/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
- Shontel Brown
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026," seeks to make specific changes to Public Law 119-21. It aims to rescind increased funding that was previously provided to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Additionally, the bill intends to reverse reductions made to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It does this by repealing certain subtitles and sections of the previous law.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill restores previous levels of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+6
The bill reverses reductions to SNAP benefits, providing more nutritional assistance to those in need.
Would children be better off under this?+4
Restoring SNAP benefits provides more food security for children in low-income households.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5
The bill rescinds unobligated balances previously appropriated for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Does this tighten control of the border?-4
The bill reduces funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement by repealing specific appropriations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Food Benefits: By repealing the reduction in supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, the bill seeks to restore previous levels of support for individuals under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (Section 2(b)).
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Reduction in ICE Funding: The bill repeals the increased appropriations for immigration and customs enforcement (ICE), which would rescind unobligated balances of those funds (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of ICE Funding: The repeal of sections 90003 and 100052 of Public Law 119-21 would result in the rescission of unobligated amounts made available for immigration and customs enforcement (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Children+4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+6Improves Border Security-4
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 4/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 3/26/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 3/18/2026
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Salud CarbajalDemocrat · California
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Juan VargasDemocrat · California
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida