Shontel Brown (D-OH)
Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
A Democratic bill with 29 Democratic cosponsors · See all 29 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025'', aims to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994. The primary purpose is to reauthorize the Healthy Food Financing Initiative. To achieve this, it establishes a schedule of mandatory funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation. The funding amounts are set to increase annually from $25,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 to $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2030 and beyond.
Yes· 3 of 31
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The initiative specifically targets increasing access to healthy foods which disproportionately benefits low-income families.
- Scored +4
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Expanded food access helps combat food deserts that often impact African American communities.
- Scored +4
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
Increased funding for healthy food initiatives aids underserved Hispanic communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Funding for the Healthy Food Financing Initiative: The bill provides specific mandatory funding amounts starting at $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and increasing each year through fiscal year 2030 and thereafter (Section 2). This steady increase in funds could support the continued operation of the initiative.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text: The provided text only outlines the schedule for mandatory funding and does not list any potential burdens or negative consequences.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The initiative specifically targets increasing access to healthy foods which disproportionately benefits low-income families. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Expanded food access helps combat food deserts that often impact African American communities. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Increased funding for healthy food initiatives aids underserved Hispanic communities. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Food insecurity initiatives often target tribal lands and underserved indigenous populations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas often face food deserts where these funds can have a significant impact. Would business owners be better off under this? — Local food businesses may benefit from new infrastructure and funding. Would children be better off under this? — Improved access to healthy food is highly beneficial for child development and nutrition. Would farmers be better off under this? — The initiative can support agricultural stability and market access for farmers. Would immigrants be better off under this? — Increased food access can benefit immigrant populations living in underserved areas. Would retired people be better off under this? — Access to healthy food is critical for managing the health of aging retirees. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Rural development through food financing helps sustain local economies. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Healthy food access is critical for aging populations managing chronic health conditions. Would students be better off under this? — Nutritional stability is highly correlated with better academic performance in students. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — General improvements in food access provide benefits across various demographic groups. Would men be better off under this? — Improved nutritional security provides broader benefits for men's health. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Improved nutrition supports long-term health maintenance. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Broad nutritional improvements benefit the middle class through overall public health. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Access to healthy food is essential for managing various disability-related health needs. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Better nutrition can support the health and well-being of the veteran community. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General public health improvements benefit the broader population. Would women be better off under this? — Improved nutritional security provides broader benefits for women's health. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Increased food access supports overall health for young populations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The initiative provides financial support that can help local food retailers and small-scale producers expand access. Is this likely to create jobs? — Increased funding for food financing initiatives typically stimulates local economic activity and food retail jobs. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Increased access to healthy food options improves long-term consumer health outcomes. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The mandatory funding supports food infrastructure which can contribute to localized economic growth.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Expanding healthy food access helps mitigate the nutritional and economic burdens of poverty. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Healthy food financing often targets underserved communities that face systemic food insecurity.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — Food financing initiatives often bolster rural food infrastructure and local supply chains.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improving access to healthy food is a key component of preventive health and nutritional wellness.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill utilizes mandatory federal funding through the Commodity Credit Corporation.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/8/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/29/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 5/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
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Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
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Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
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James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
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David ScottDemocrat · Georgia
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