Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
H.R. 8953
To amend the Food Emergency Assistance Act of 1983 to restore choice to community food assistance providers to request identification, at their discretion, and for other purposes.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2](R-IN)Sponsor
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- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House