Supported legislation to promote nutrition security through the farm bill

The farm bill is a critical opportunity for Congress to address long-standing nutritional inequities, strengthen the food system infrastructure, and lower the burden of healthcare costs for millions of Americans. 

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119th Congress legislation

Support

  • Hunger-Free Future Act of 2025 (H.R. 2489) – prevents a change to Thrifty Food Plan that would increase food security
  • Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act (H.R. 4782) – provides funding for food banks to purchase local foods
  • FEMA Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669) - authorizes and improve the Federal Emergency Management Agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery
  • Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 (S. 3281/H.R. 6088) – rescinds harmful changes to SNAP made in H.R. 1
  • Food Assurance and Security Act (H.R. 6252) – requires USDA and Census Bureau to maintain interagency food security measurement program

Oppose

  • Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 (S.561/H.R.479) – disallows soda and junk food for purchase through SNAP
  • Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act of 2025 (H.R.813) – disallows soda for purchase through SNAP
  • Dietary Guidelines Reform Act of 2025 (S.1129/H.R.2326) – harmful changes to DGA development process

For more than 50 years, CSPI has been an influential force in the fight for a better food system. CSPI leverages our unique expertise to support passing policies that increase access to nutritious food, support healthy food and beverage choices, and ensure a healthy diet for all consumers.

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