To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to authorize appropriations to purchase and to make available to emergency feeding organizations additional commodities for distribution to needy persons.
Food Banks Relief Act of 1999 - Amends the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to authorize appropriations for the purchase of additional commodities for emergency feeding organizations. Limits the amount of funds that such organizations may use for distribution expenses.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E581)
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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