Bill · H.R. 9425· House(119-HR-9425)
Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Sharice Davids
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026 aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It focuses on ensuring better Tribal consultation and representation regarding food distribution programs on Indian reservations. The bill establishes protocols for when supply chain disruptions occur, such as food shortages. In these cases, the Secretary is tasked with designating emergency warehouse contractors. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve how the Commodity Supplemental Food Program interacts with Indian Tribes.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill significantly strengthens Tribal input in the contracting process and establishes emergency funding mechanisms for food shortages on reservations.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill enhances the agency's consultation process and emergency food response protocols specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
By establishing protocols for supply chain disruptions, the bill helps ensure more stable food access for low-income members of Tribal communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Tribal Input on Contracts: The Secretary must consult with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations and integrate their feedback into the evaluation of contracts for the food distribution program on Indian reservations (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Emergency Response to Food Shortages: If a supply chain disruption occurs, the Secretary must designate an emergency warehouse contractor within 45 days to provide necessary food capacity (Section 2(a)(8)(B)(i)).
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Direct Financial Support for Food: The Secretary may provide direct payments or reimbursements to Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations to purchase food during a supply chain disruption (Section 2(a)(8)(B)(ii)).
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Responsive Program Implementation: The Secretary is required to conduct annual consultations with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to ensure the Commodity Supplemental Food Program is responsive to their needs (Section 2(b)(n)(1)).
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Improved State Agency Coordination: State agencies are encouraged to consult in good faith with Tribes before submitting amendments to State plans, with the Secretary providing technical assistance to ensure these consultations are handled properly (Section 2(b)(n)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Emergency Food Purchases: Any agricultural commodities purchased by a Tribe or Tribal organization using emergency payments must be domestically produced and must supplant, rather than supplement, existing food packages (Section 2(a)(8)(D)(ii)).
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Funding Caps on Emergency Payments: Total payments provided to a Tribe or Tribal organization during a supply chain disruption cannot exceed the amount of funding the Secretary would otherwise expend for that organization during that same time period (Section 2(a)(8)(C)).
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 Native Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+6Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa