Bill · S. 525· Senate(119-S-525)

A bill to transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

Age: 72 years

Kansas

Introduced: 2/11/2025
Last activity: 2/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by: Jerry Moran
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill moves the duties and powers of the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development over to the Department of Agriculture. Starting on the date the act is enacted, everything connected to the program—including assets, liabilities, rules, grants, and contracts—goes to the Secretary of Agriculture. Any legal references to the old agency or its administrator for this program will now point to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture is also given the power to quickly change regulations to keep the program running smoothly after the transfer. Furthermore, the Secretary of Agriculture will keep running the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to help spot and stop food insecurity. Finally, the Secretary of Agriculture must consult with the Secretary of State when carrying out certain parts of the program.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill mandates the continuation of systems meant to mitigate food insecurity and famine.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
The bill ensures the continuity of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to help mitigate food insecurity.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+2
The bill maintains the administrative structure and continuity of the Food for Peace Act programs.