Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025

Bill Number: H.R. 6088
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Last Updated: 2026-06-04T22:26:21Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose of the Legislation

The "Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025" (H.R. 6088) aims to undo specific changes to U.S. nutrition programs made in a recent budget reconciliation law. By repealing targeted sections, it seeks to revert to earlier rules on food assistance, promoting stability for families and agricultural producers who rely on these programs.

Key Provisions

Short Title: Establishes the bill's name as the "Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025."
Repeal Authority: Fully repeals Sections 10101 through 10108 of the "Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14" (a 119th Congress law focused on budget adjustments).
Restoration Clause: Automatically revives or restores any prior laws that were altered by those repealed sections, treating them as if the changes never occurred.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill reverses modifications to nutrition-related policies enacted in the referenced reconciliation act, which likely included adjustments to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, a federal food aid initiative for low-income individuals).
No new rules are added; the focus is solely on elimination and reversion to pre-reconciliation status, simplifying the legal framework by removing recent amendments without introducing alternatives.

Potential Impacts

On Citizens: Could enhance access to food assistance for low-income families by restoring previous eligibility or benefit levels, potentially improving food security amid economic pressures.
On Government Agencies: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which oversees nutrition programs, may need to update administrative processes, rules, and funding allocations to align with restored laws, possibly reducing recent bureaucratic changes.
On Farmers: Supports agricultural stability by potentially reinstating prior support mechanisms tied to nutrition programs, benefiting food producers through sustained demand and subsidies.
International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though restored domestic food policies could indirectly influence U.S. agricultural exports or global food aid commitments.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Low-Income Families and Individuals: Primary beneficiaries of nutrition programs, who may regain access to unaltered food benefits.
Farmers and Agricultural Producers: Affected through linked farm support and nutrition purchasing programs that ensure market demand for U.S. crops.
USDA and Related Agencies: Responsible for implementing changes, facing operational adjustments.
Congressional Members and Committees: The bill was introduced by Rep. Hayes with over 150 bipartisan co-sponsors and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture, indicating broad political support from rural and urban districts.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: As a targeted repeal, it upholds congressional authority under the Constitution's reconciliation process (a fast-track method for budget-related bills), but could face challenges if affected parties argue it disrupts settled expectations in ongoing programs.
Constitutional: Aligns with Article I powers for lawmaking, with no apparent conflicts to separation of powers or federalism, as it deals with domestic spending.
Political: Reflects bipartisan effort (evident from extensive co-sponsors across parties) to address perceived flaws in recent nutrition reforms, potentially signaling shifts in farm bill priorities ahead of future appropriations; it may influence debates on fiscal responsibility and social welfare in the 119th Congress.

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Sponsor

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Cosponsors (205)

Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3], Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6] and 155 more

Recent Actions

2026-01-13: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
2025-11-18: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-11-18: Introduced in House
2025-11-18: Introduced in House

Bill Versions

Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 — issued 2025-11-18 — PDF (2 pages)