Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Summary
The "Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025" aims to repeal sections 10101 through 10108 of Public Law 119-21. This action would restore any provisions of law that were amended by those sections, effectively reversing changes made by the previous law. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill would be to undo changes made by Public Law 119-21 related to nutrition. This could impact food security programs, agricultural support, and related areas depending on the specifics of the repealed sections. The consequences will depend on the content of the original sections.
Potential Benefits
- Potentially restores previous levels of nutrition benefits for families.
- Could reinstate support programs for farmers that were altered by the repealed sections.
- May lead to increased food security for vulnerable populations if the repealed sections reduced access to food.
- Could simplify the regulatory landscape by removing recently enacted provisions.
- Potentially aligns food and agriculture policies with pre-existing frameworks.
Potential Disadvantages
- Could disrupt current food security programs and create uncertainty for beneficiaries.
- May negatively impact farmers if the repealed sections provided beneficial support or incentives.
- Could reverse improvements in nutrition standards or food safety measures introduced by the repealed sections.
- May lead to increased costs or inefficiencies if the repealed sections streamlined processes.
- Could create confusion and require adjustments for agencies and organizations administering food and agriculture programs.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment rests primarily on Congress's enumerated powers, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to provide for the general welfare and regulate commerce. The act of repealing existing legislation falls within Congress's legislative authority. The bill must not violate any individual rights as protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).