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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.

USA119th CongressHR-1207| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
Tracey Mann

Tracey Mann

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (44)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the transfer of all functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, and liabilities associated with the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Upon enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture will assume all authority previously held by the USAID Administrator concerning the implementation and administration of these vital food assistance programs. This comprehensive transfer aims to centralize the management of international food aid within a single department. To ensure seamless continuity, any existing statutory references to USAID regarding these programs will be deemed to refer to the Secretary of Agriculture or relevant USDA offices. The Secretary of Agriculture is also empowered to issue interim final rules to amend regulations, allowing for immediate adjustments to maintain program operations. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary of Agriculture will continue to carry out the Famine Early Warning Systems Network , a crucial program for providing objective analyses on potential famine situations. The Secretary of Agriculture will also consult with the Secretary of State when carrying out authorities under Title II of the Food for Peace Act.
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Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-525
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-525
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-525: 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.

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.

USA119th CongressHR-1207| House 
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This bill mandates the transfer of all functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, and liabilities associated with the Food for Peace Act from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Upon enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture will assume all authority previously held by the USAID Administrator concerning the implementation and administration of these vital food assistance programs. This comprehensive transfer aims to centralize the management of international food aid within a single department. To ensure seamless continuity, any existing statutory references to USAID regarding these programs will be deemed to refer to the Secretary of Agriculture or relevant USDA offices. The Secretary of Agriculture is also empowered to issue interim final rules to amend regulations, allowing for immediate adjustments to maintain program operations. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that the Secretary of Agriculture will continue to carry out the Famine Early Warning Systems Network , a crucial program for providing objective analyses on potential famine situations. The Secretary of Agriculture will also consult with the Secretary of State when carrying out authorities under Title II of the Food for Peace Act.
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-525
Introduced in Senate
Feb 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-525
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 11, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Tracey Mann

Tracey Mann

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (44)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Adrian Smith (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Richard McCormick (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Mike Ezell (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Mike Flood (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Brad Finstad (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Mark B. Messmer (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Gabe Evans (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael R. Turner (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Agriculture Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 119-525: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted