What does Preamble of HR 3784 do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. The stated purpose of the bill is to make commodities available for the Emergency Food Assistance Program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 5, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 3784 do?

This bill is formally titled the Farmers Feeding America Act of 2025.

What does AVAILABILITY OF COMMODITIES FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE of HR 3784 do?

This section amends Section 27(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The amendment changes the year '2023' to '2030' in various places within Section 27(a), except in paragraph (2)(D)(ix). It adds funding of $500,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. The amendment also changes the year '2024' to '2030' in subparagraph (E) and modifies a reference within subparagraph (E).

What does EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION. of HR 3784 do?

This section amends Section 204(a)(1) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. The amendment modifies the funding level specified in the Act.

What does EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE GRANTS. of HR 3784 do?

This section amends Section 209(d) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. The amendment strikes the year '2023' and inserts '2030'.

What does GEOGRAPHICALLY ISOLATED STATES. of HR 3784 do?

This section amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to address commodity delivery challenges in geographically isolated states. It defines 'geographically isolated State' to include Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and Guam. The Secretary is required to coordinate with these states to establish alternative delivery options and allow them to order commodities through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. States may receive the cash value of up to 20% of allocated commodities to procure domestically grown food. When purchasing fresh produce packages, the Secretary may consider factors beyond lowest price, such as product variety and transportation distance. The Secretary must ensure that the purchase of fresh produce packages maintains the goal of maximizing nutritious food availability.

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Farmers Feeding America Act of 2025 — HR. 3784

Last updated: 6/5/2025 · Introduced: 6/5/2025

Author: Andrea Salinas (D-OR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program through fiscal year 2030 and provides $500 million annually from 2026 to 2030.
The bill defines geographically isolated states (including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico) and requires coordination to improve commodity delivery, allowing these states to utilize the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The bill allows geographically isolated states to use up to 20% of their allocated commodity value to purchase domestically grown food and prioritizes nutritious food availability when procuring fresh produce.

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