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DemocratBill · H.R. 8165· House(119-HR-8165)

Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026

Rep. Pappas
Age: 46 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
3/30/2026
Last activity
3/30/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by
Chris Pappas
Cosponsors
None
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the "Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026". It proposes to change the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The goal is to increase the purchase of animal protein for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This protein will be included in food assistance given under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.

Yes· 3 of 26

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8

    Directly increases the amount of high-quality protein provided to those relying on food assistance.

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+6

    Increases federal demand and spending for animal protein, benefiting livestock farmers.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5

    Increases food assistance for low-income individuals, helping to reduce food insecurity.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The bill allocates additional funding for the purchase of animal protein.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1

    The bill increases government spending by $200 million per year for two years.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    The bill increases spending without an explicit offset.