S. 4785: FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-06-15 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Native Americans |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-06-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-06-15):
FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026
This bill expands and makes permanent a pilot program through which the Department of Agriculture must enter into self-determination contracts with tribal organizations, upon the request of an Indian tribe, to carry out the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). (FDPIR provides, in lieu of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, food commodities to low-income households on Indian reservations and to Native American families residing in Oklahoma or in designated areas near Oklahoma.)
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2026-06-15 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4785?
S. 4785 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: FDPIR Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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