# 119-hr-8165: Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026

119-hr-8165, Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-8165
- Congress: 119
- Title: Protein for Every Plate Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-30
- Sponsor: Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.*

## Provisions PRIA read

- More animal protein for food banks: benefit, low. 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 y…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-8165 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8165)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-8165 (as of 2026-04-21).