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U.S. International Food Assistance: An Overview [December 6, 2018]
"The United States has played a leading role in global efforts to alleviate hunger and improve food security. Current food assistance programs originated in 1954 with the passage of what is now named the Food for Peace Act (FFPA, P.L.83-480). This legislation, commonly referred to as 'P.L. 480,' established the Food for Peace program (FFP). Originally, FFP had multiple aims: (1) to provide food to undernourished people abroad, (2) to reduce U.S. stocks of surplus grains that had accumulated under U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity support programs, and (3) to expand potential markets for U.S. food commodities. Since the end of the Cold War, U.S. food assistance goals have shifted away from the latter two aims and more toward emergency response and supporting recipient country agriculture markets."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.
2018-12-06
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COVID-19 Response: Broadband Funding for Tribes, Tribal Colleges and Universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service [Updated March 30, 2021]
From the Document: "Three recent enacted laws that, in whole or in part, address the effects of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic provided both direct and indirect broadband funding for American Indian tribes, tribal colleges and universities, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Indian Education, and the Indian Health Service (collectively, 'tribal entities'). They are [1] the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, P.L. [public law] 116-136; [2] Division N of Title IX of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA, 2021), P.L. 116-260; and [3] the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), P.L. 117-2. This In Focus lists major broadband programs funded by these three laws as well as potential additional funding in subsequently proposed legislation."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Figliola, Patricia Moloney; Rachfal, Colby Leigh; Casey, Alyssa R. . . .
2021-03-30
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COVID-19 and Global Food Security: Issues for Congress [June 15, 2020]
From the Document: "Some Members of Congress have demonstrated an ongoing interest in global food security, including how the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may affect global food security needs in 2020. Some policymakers are examining whether existing U.S. global food security programs are sufficient to meet potentially increased needs. They are also considering what legislative changes, if any, might help address the emerging global food assistance challenges caused by COVID-19."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.; Morgenstern, Emily M.
2020-06-15
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International Food Assistance: FY2020 Appropriations [March 4, 2020]
From the Document: "U.S. international food assistance programs provide food, or the means to purchase food, to people around the world at risk of hunger. Congress funds these programs through two appropriations bills: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act--also known as the Agriculture appropriations bill--and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPS) Appropriations Act. The Agriculture appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) except for the Forest Service. The SFOPS appropriations bill funds the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and other non-defense foreign policy agencies. Both bills provide funding for U.S. international food assistance programs. Appropriations for agricultural development programs, such as Feed the Future or international agricultural exchange programs, are not considered part of food assistance spending."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.; Morgenstern, Emily M.
2020-03-04
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USDA's ReConnect Broadband Pilot Program [Updated August 3, 2020]
From the Document: "Congress established the Rural e-Connectivity Pilot Program (also known as ReConnect) in the FY2018 consolidated appropriations act. ReConnect provides loan and grant funding to eligible entities to deploy broadband internet service in eligible rural areas. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) administers ReConnect."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.
2020-08-03
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USDA Rural Development and COVID-19: Supplemental Funding and Agency Actions [Updated June 1, 2020]
From the Document: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development agency (RD) administers loan, grant, and technical assistance programs that support infrastructure, housing, and business development in rural areas. In response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, Congress provided supplemental funding to certain RD programs. In addition, RD has taken a number of actions to provide relief for current program participants and assist potential applicants in applying for program funding."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.
2020-06-01
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USDA Rural Development and COVID-19: Supplemental Funding and Agency Actions [May 15, 2020]
From the Document: "The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development agency (RD) administers loan, grant, and technical assistance programs that support infrastructure, housing, and business development in rural areas. In response to the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] pandemic, Congress provided supplemental funding to certain RD programs. In addition, RD has taken a number of actions to provide relief for current program participants and assist potential applicants in applying for program funding."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Casey, Alyssa R.
2020-05-15
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