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H.R. 1207: To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

This bill proposes to transfer the responsibilities and functions currently held by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) regarding the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The main points of the bill are as follows:

Transfer of Functions

Upon enactment, the following will occur:

The duties of administering the Food for Peace Act, which deals with food assistance, will move from USAID to the Secretary of Agriculture.
All related assets, liabilities, regulations, and authorizations will transfer as well.
References in existing laws or regulations that mention the Administrator of USAID will now refer to the Secretary of Agriculture instead.

Regulatory Changes

The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make immediate changes to any pertinent regulations to ensure that the transition does not disrupt the food assistance programs in place. This process is designed to maintain continuity of services related to food aid and support.

Existing Authorities

Any statutory powers that USAID currently has concerning the Food for Peace Act will now be exercised by the Secretary of Agriculture. This transfer of authority allows the USDA to implement programs without needing new legislation.

Famine Early Warning Systems Network

Even with the transfer of responsibilities, the Secretary of Agriculture will continue to operate the Famine Early Warning Systems Network. This program provides essential analysis related to potential or existing famine and flood situations to aid in responding to food insecurity.

Consultation with State Department

The Secretary of Agriculture is required to consult periodically with the Secretary of State while carrying out these new responsibilities, ensuring that international considerations in food assistance are taken into account.

Implementation Timeline

The official transfer of functions will begin on the date the bill is enacted into law, paving the way for the USDA to take over its new responsibilities regarding food assistance programs.

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Date	Action
Feb. 11, 2025	Introduced in House
Feb. 11, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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