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LA HCR51
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Troy Romero
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress and USDA to reinstate and provide long-term funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA), which was suddenly terminated by USDA
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LFPA previously brought more than $12 million to Louisiana to purchase food from socially disadvantaged farmers and distribute it through food banks and nonprofits to food-insecure communities
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Five regional food banks in the Feeding Louisiana network implemented the program, including Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and food banks serving Central, Northeast, and Northwest Louisiana
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Program termination disrupted purchasing commitments with farmers and reduced food banks' ability to provide fresh, healthy food options to vulnerable populations
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Resolution copies will be transmitted to the U.S. President, USDA Secretary, and all members of Louisiana's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Memorializes Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture to reinstate and fund the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program
AGRICULTURE
Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025