House bill · H.R. 8953 (119th Congress)
Preserving Community Food Assistance Act of 2026
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Rudy Yakym III (U.S. Representative, IN-2, Republican)
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Summary
Would allow state agencies and food assistance providers to optionally request documented proof of residency from individuals seeking emergency food assistance.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jun 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- Jun 15, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- May 21, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
U.S. House of Representatives
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