DemocratBill · H.R. 7975· House(119-HR-7975)

Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026

Rep. Brown
Age: 51 years
Ohio
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
Democrat - 22Republican - 0
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.