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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to carry out gleaning projects.

USA115th CongressHR-3815| House 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food Sharing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to: (1) reduce from $9 million to $8.5 million the annual limitation on the total amount of grants that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may provide under the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program, and (2) authorize USDA to establish a separate program to provide up to $500,000 annually for grants to establish and carry out gleaning projects. In a gleaning project, an eligible entity: (1) collects edible, surplus food that would be thrown away and distributes the food to agencies or nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry; or (2) harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to agencies or nonprofit organizations for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the crop. The eligible entities include public food program service providers, tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities that meet certain requirements for experience, demonstrated competency, cost-sharing, and a willingness to share information regarding the project.
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Timeline
Sep 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
  • September 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to carry out gleaning projects.

USA115th CongressHR-3815| House 
| Updated: 10/5/2017
Food Sharing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to: (1) reduce from $9 million to $8.5 million the annual limitation on the total amount of grants that the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may provide under the Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program, and (2) authorize USDA to establish a separate program to provide up to $500,000 annually for grants to establish and carry out gleaning projects. In a gleaning project, an eligible entity: (1) collects edible, surplus food that would be thrown away and distributes the food to agencies or nonprofit organizations that feed the hungry; or (2) harvests for free distribution to the needy, or for donation to agencies or nonprofit organizations for ultimate distribution to the needy, an agricultural crop that has been donated by the owner of the crop. The eligible entities include public food program service providers, tribal organizations, and private nonprofit entities that meet certain requirements for experience, demonstrated competency, cost-sharing, and a willingness to share information regarding the project.
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Timeline
Sep 21, 2017
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Oct 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
  • September 21, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • September 21, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • October 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Al Lawson

Al Lawson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (9)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Agricultural practices and innovationsCongressional oversightFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations