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Feed the Community Act

USA119th CongressHR-5840| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to bolster the operational capabilities of non-profit organizations addressing food insecurity by expanding tax incentives for charitable contributions. It amends Section 170(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, allowing donations of specific infrastructure to receive similar tax treatment as food inventory contributions. The bill introduces a new category of deductible items called "qualified property," which is vital for the efficient distribution of food. This category includes food storage equipment (such as industrial refrigerators and racking) food transportation vehicles (like delivery trucks and vans) meal transport equipment (e.g., insulated bags and warming boxes) and meal preparation and packing equipment (including industrial stoves and sealing machinery) . These donations are specifically for organizations whose primary mission is to serve food to individuals and communities in need. Taxpayers making these qualified property donations can elect a maximum reduction of up to 25 percent of the fair market value. Furthermore, the bill establishes specific annual dollar limitations for certain equipment, capping meal transport equipment at $500 and meal preparation and packing equipment at $15,000. These provisions are designed to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, aiming to encourage more comprehensive support for food aid infrastructure.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9189
Feed the Community Act
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9189
    Feed the Community Act


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Feed the Community Act

USA119th CongressHR-5840| House 
| Updated: 10/28/2025
This legislation seeks to bolster the operational capabilities of non-profit organizations addressing food insecurity by expanding tax incentives for charitable contributions. It amends Section 170(e)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, allowing donations of specific infrastructure to receive similar tax treatment as food inventory contributions. The bill introduces a new category of deductible items called "qualified property," which is vital for the efficient distribution of food. This category includes food storage equipment (such as industrial refrigerators and racking) food transportation vehicles (like delivery trucks and vans) meal transport equipment (e.g., insulated bags and warming boxes) and meal preparation and packing equipment (including industrial stoves and sealing machinery) . These donations are specifically for organizations whose primary mission is to serve food to individuals and communities in need. Taxpayers making these qualified property donations can elect a maximum reduction of up to 25 percent of the fair market value. Furthermore, the bill establishes specific annual dollar limitations for certain equipment, capping meal transport equipment at $500 and meal preparation and packing equipment at $15,000. These provisions are designed to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, aiming to encourage more comprehensive support for food aid infrastructure.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9189
Feed the Community Act
Oct 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9189
    Feed the Community Act


  • October 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nanette Diaz Barragán

Nanette Diaz Barragán

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted