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STORE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6834| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to significantly improve the infrastructure of emergency food organizations across the nation. It amends the existing Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) Infrastructure Grants Program to direct funding to State agencies , rather than individual organizations, for more coordinated distribution. This change is intended to streamline the process and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support food distribution efforts. The bill specifically prioritizes grants for Tribal, low-income, and remote communities , expanding the focus beyond just rural areas. The amendments broaden the scope of activities eligible for grant funding, including support for the safe and efficient distribution of all types of food commodities, not just time-sensitive products. This includes expanding mobile and home delivery options , renovating facilities, and allowing up to 10% for administrative costs. To further bolster these efforts, the Act increases the annual authorization for the EFAP Infrastructure Grants Program from $15 million to $25 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a national study within two years on the shortages of refrigerated and frozen storage space, as well as refrigerated vehicles, for emergency food organizations, appropriating $1 million for this report.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5136
STORE Act of 2023
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5136
    STORE Act of 2023


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

STORE Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6834| House 
| Updated: 12/18/2025
This bill aims to significantly improve the infrastructure of emergency food organizations across the nation. It amends the existing Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) Infrastructure Grants Program to direct funding to State agencies , rather than individual organizations, for more coordinated distribution. This change is intended to streamline the process and ensure resources are allocated effectively to support food distribution efforts. The bill specifically prioritizes grants for Tribal, low-income, and remote communities , expanding the focus beyond just rural areas. The amendments broaden the scope of activities eligible for grant funding, including support for the safe and efficient distribution of all types of food commodities, not just time-sensitive products. This includes expanding mobile and home delivery options , renovating facilities, and allowing up to 10% for administrative costs. To further bolster these efforts, the Act increases the annual authorization for the EFAP Infrastructure Grants Program from $15 million to $25 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a national study within two years on the shortages of refrigerated and frozen storage space, as well as refrigerated vehicles, for emergency food organizations, appropriating $1 million for this report.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5136
STORE Act of 2023
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5136
    STORE Act of 2023


  • December 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Suzanne Bonamici

Suzanne Bonamici

Democratic Representative

Oregon

Cosponsors (3)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted