Resilient Food Supply Chain and Affordability Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to make our national food supply system stronger and more reliable, particularly for meat and poultry products. If this bill passes, it means that government support for local and regional food businesses, including those raising and processing livestock, will continue and expand its focus.

This could help prevent food shortages or sharp price increases when major disruptions occur, such as natural disasters or pandemics. If the bill doesn't pass, the program might eventually cease, or its scope would not explicitly include dedicated support for meat and poultry processing, potentially leaving these businesses more vulnerable and making the food supply chain less resilient to future shocks.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to continue carrying out the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.

Ensures ongoing support for strengthening the infrastructure of the U.S. food supply chain.

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Allows funding from the program to be used for activities specifically related to meat and poultry products.

Expands the scope of the program to specifically address needs within the critical meat and poultry sectors, potentially increasing their resilience and efficiency.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act

Recipients of program assistance may use funding for activities relating to meat and poultry products.

GLOSSARY

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Secretary of Agriculture: The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, responsible for federal policy on farming, food, and rural development.
Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program: A government program designed to improve and strengthen the infrastructure (like processing plants, storage, transportation) that supports the U.S. food supply chain.
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021: A major law passed in 2021 to provide economic relief and recovery efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which initially established the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program.
Enactment date: The specific date a bill officially becomes law after being passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.

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FEB 17

Introduced in House

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FEB 17

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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