Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Pappas
Introduced
Summary
Adds $200 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for animal protein purchases in emergency food assistance. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to change the commodity funding formula and create a dedicated line for animal protein under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983. *Would increase federal spending by $200 million in FY2026 and $200 million in FY2027.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More animal protein for food banks
If enacted, food banks and emergency food programs would get an extra $200 million in FY2026. They would get another $200 million in FY2027. The money would buy meat, eggs, or dairy to distribute to people using emergency food. This would help low-income households who rely on food banks in those years.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pappas
NH • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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