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Action Timeline
2026-03-30
Introduced in House
2026-03-30
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-03-30
Introduced in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.8165 pass?
HR.8165 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
Who sponsored HR.8165?
HR.8165 was sponsored by Chris Pappas (D-New Hampshire).
Full Bill Text
119 HR 8165 IH: Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8165 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 30, 2026 Mr. Pappas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the purchase of animal protein for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to be included in food assistance distributed under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026 . 2. Amendments Section 27(a)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2036(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D) by striking and at the end, (2) in subparagraph (E) and inserting the period at the end and inserting ; and , and (3) by adding at the end the following: (F) for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the sum obtained by adding the total dollar amount of commodities specified in subparagraph (E) for such fiscal year and $200,000,000 for the purchase of animal protein. .
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