Sharice Davids (D-KS)
Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
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
The Increasing Tribal Input on Nutrition Act of 2026 aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It focuses on ensuring better Tribal consultation and representation regarding food distribution programs on Indian reservations. The bill establishes protocols for when supply chain disruptions occur, such as food shortages. In these cases, the Secretary is tasked with designating emergency warehouse contractors. Additionally, the bill seeks to improve how the Commodity Supplemental Food Program interacts with Indian Tribes.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Would Native Americans be better off under this?
The bill significantly strengthens Tribal input in the contracting process and establishes emergency funding mechanisms for food shortages on reservations.
- Scored +6
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The bill enhances the agency's consultation process and emergency food response protocols specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
By establishing protocols for supply chain disruptions, the bill helps ensure more stable food access for low-income members of Tribal communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Tribal Input on Contracts: The Secretary must consult with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations and integrate their feedback into the evaluation of contracts for the food distribution program on Indian reservations (Section 2(a)(7)).
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Emergency Response to Food Shortages: If a supply chain disruption occurs, the Secretary must designate an emergency warehouse contractor within 45 days to provide necessary food capacity (Section 2(a)(8)(B)(i)).
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Direct Financial Support for Food: The Secretary may provide direct payments or reimbursements to Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations to purchase food during a supply chain disruption (Section 2(a)(8)(B)(ii)).
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Responsive Program Implementation: The Secretary is required to conduct annual consultations with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to ensure the Commodity Supplemental Food Program is responsive to their needs (Section 2(b)(n)(1)).
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Improved State Agency Coordination: State agencies are encouraged to consult in good faith with Tribes before submitting amendments to State plans, with the Secretary providing technical assistance to ensure these consultations are handled properly (Section 2(b)(n)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Emergency Food Purchases: Any agricultural commodities purchased by a Tribe or Tribal organization using emergency payments must be domestically produced and must supplant, rather than supplement, existing food packages (Section 2(a)(8)(D)(ii)).
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Funding Caps on Emergency Payments: Total payments provided to a Tribe or Tribal organization during a supply chain disruption cannot exceed the amount of funding the Secretary would otherwise expend for that organization during that same time period (Section 2(a)(8)(C)).
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 Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill significantly strengthens Tribal input in the contracting process and establishes emergency funding mechanisms for food shortages on reservations. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — By establishing protocols for supply chain disruptions, the bill helps ensure more stable food access for low-income members of Tribal communities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill addresses potential food security issues in rural reservation areas by improving emergency response logistics.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill enhances the agency's consultation process and emergency food response protocols specifically for Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill provides mechanisms for emergency food procurement to prevent shortages within Tribal food distribution programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Secretary specific new authorities to designate emergency warehouse contractors and provide direct payments during supply chain disruptions.
- 6/24/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Randy FeenstraRepublican · Iowa