HR-8888 : Still Just a Bill

Food Security for All Veterans Act

This bill establishes the Office of Food Security within the Department of Veterans Affairs to, among other duties, provide information to veterans concerning the eligibility requirements for federal nutrition assistance programs and develop policies to identify and treat veterans experiencing food insecurity.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 49 (Roll no. 469). (text: CR H8181)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8276-8277)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8888.House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8181-8184)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorMr. Takano moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-09-21CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-09-21CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-09-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2022-09-20CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.House committee actions
2022-09-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2022-09-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Mary Sattler Peltola [D] (AK-0)
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Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Allied health services
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Government information and archives
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Health personnel
  • Intergovernmental relations
  • Nutrition and diet
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Veterans' medical care
  • Department of Veterans Affairs

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