Bill · S. 1888· Senate(119-S-1888)
United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 5/22/2025
- Last activity
- 5/22/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes the establishment of the United States Foundation for International Food Security, a private, nonprofit corporation. The Foundation's mission is to leverage private sector investments to improve agricultural production, build resilient food systems, and reduce malnutrition. It aims to accelerate locally led investments in areas such as infrastructure, research, and technology deployment. The Foundation will be governed by a Board of Directors and seeks to advance United States national security interests. It is designed to complement existing government food security programs and technical assistance.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would farmers be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically targets increasing crop/animal productivity and farmer profits.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+7
The bill establishes a foundation to provide agricultural funding and technical assistance to foreign nations.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+6
The bill focuses on driving economic growth through improved agricultural productivity and food systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Food Security and Reduced Hunger: The Foundation aims to deploy technology and innovation to accelerate food security and reduce global hunger and malnutrition (Section 3(b)(3)).
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Improved Agricultural Productivity: By investing in key inputs, infrastructure like irrigation and storage, and applied research, the Foundation seeks to increase crop and animal productivity (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Economic Growth and Farmer Profits: The bill intends to foster economically viable agricultural production, helping farmers move from subsistence to growing higher value crops for profit (Section 7(a)(1) and Section 7(a)(2)).
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Job and Skill Development: The Foundation prioritizes ventures that include plans to strengthen the capacity of local enterprises and transfer skills and technological tools to local institutions (Section 7(a)(2)(F)).
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Strengthened Food Systems: Investments in infrastructure, such as warehousing and food processing, are intended to improve market access and prevent food loss (Section 3(b)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Support in High-Risk Areas: The Foundation is prohibited from providing support to governments that the Secretary of State determines have repeatedly supported international terrorism or engaged in a consistent pattern of gross human rights violations (Section 8(a)).
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Restriction on Political Activity: The Foundation is prohibited from participating or intervening in any political activities on behalf of any candidate for public office in any country (Section 4(e)(1)).
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Strict Funding Limitations: Funding is contingent upon meeting specific criteria, meaning countries or entities that fail to meet performance indicators or advance U.S. national security priorities may have their funding terminated (Section 7(b)(2) and Section 7(c)(2)(B)).
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 Farmers+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Children+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+5Improves International Alliances+4Improves International Trade+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+6Increases Job Creation+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+5Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+4
- 6/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/22/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John BoozmanRepublican · Arkansas
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico