,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #beea ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #ad1 #bjah,mr4 ,corker 7for himself and ,mr4 ,coons7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations ,a ,,bill ,to modernize ,united ,states international food assistance programs made available through the ,food for ,peace ,act1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,food for ,peace ,modernization ,act4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,united ,states policies4,,title ,i--,emergency and ,nonemergency ,international ,food ,assistance ,programs,sec4 #aja4 ,food for ,peace ,program4,,title ,,ii--,general ,authorities and ,requirements,sec4 #bja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bjb4 ,general provisions4,sec4 #bjc4 ,agreements4,sec4 #bjd4 ,administrative provisions4,sec4 #bje4 ,expiration date4,sec4 #bjf4 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance4,sec4 #bjg4 ,micronutrient fortification programs4,sec4 #bjh4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program4 #c4 ,united ,states policies ,the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47 is amended by striking sections #b and #c 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia and #afia;a7 and inserting the following3 #b4 ,united ,states policies 7a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to advance the security1 economic1 and humanitarian interests of the ,united ,states overseas by supporting the growth of healthier1 more stable societies and creating opportunities for expanded ,united ,states investment and trade through the provision of ,united ,states foreign assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 authorized under this ,act to-- 7#a7 reduce global poverty1 hunger1 malnutrition1 and their attendant causes2 7#b7 respond to1 mitigate1 and prevent famines and food crises arising from natural and man-made disasters2 7#c7 improve food and nutrition security while building resilience to shocks1 particularly among vulnerable groups2 7#d7 advance democracy and free market principles1 facilitate trade1 and catalyze inclusive1 agriculture-led economic growth in developing countries2 and 7#e7 reduce long-term reliance upon ,united ,states foreign assistance4 7b7 ,efficiency and effectiveness of ,united ,states international food assistance ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ,united ,states international food assistance activities by-- 7#a7 coordinating with1 and seeking commitments of appropriate levels of food assistance by1 donors to meet the legitimate needs of developing countries and countries experiencing food crises2 7#b7 ensuring that food assistance continues to be provided through appropriate channels1 including through-- 7,a7 intergovernmental and multilateral organizations2 7,b7 international1 national1 and local private voluntary1 nongovernmental1 faith-based1 and civil society organizations2 and 7,c7 national and local governments and institutions2 and 7#c7 ensuring1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that options for providing food assistance for emergency and nonemergency purposes1 including through the provision of in-kind agricultural commodities or other forms of ,united ,states foreign assistance1 are not subject to limitation1 provided that-- 7,a7 decisions about to whom1 when1 where1 and how to provide assistance are based on thorough assessments of need1 timeliness1 appropriateness1 cost-effectiveness1 and risk of diversion and waste2 and 7,b7 such assistance is provided in a manner that-- 7i7 avoids disincentives to local agricultural production and marketing2 and 7ii7 minimizes commercial market disruptions2 and 7,c7 rigorously monitoring and evaluating food assistance programs and activities1 identifying best practices1 sharing learning1 and adapting such programs and activities as necessary and appropriate4 4 ,i ,emergency and ,nonemergency ,international ,food ,assistance ,programs #aja4 ,food for ,peace ,program ,title ,,ii of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,,ii ,emergency and ,nonemergency ,international ,food ,assistance ,programs #bja4 ,establishment of ,food for ,peace ,program ,the ,president1 working through the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7referred to in this title as the ,administrator7 shall establish a program 7to be known as the ,food for ,peace ,program7 to provide assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 in foreign countries on behalf of the people of the ,united ,states in furtherance of the policies set forth in section #b4 #bjb4 ,provision of assistance 7a7 ,emergency assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator may provide assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 under this title to meet emergency food security needs through governments and public or private entities1 including intergovernmental organizations such as the ,world ,food ,program and other multilateral organizations1 in such manner1 including through grants1 contracts1 and other transactions1 and on such terms and conditions as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7b7 ,nonemergency food assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 under this title to meet nonemergency food security needs through eligible organizations described in subsection 7d7 in such manner1 including through grants1 contracts1 and other transactions1 and on such terms and conditions as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,program diversity ,the ,administrator may-- 7,a7 encourage eligible organizations to propose and implement program plans to address one or more of the policies set forth in section #b2 and 7,b7 consider proposals that incorporate a variety of program objectives and strategic plans based on the identification by eligible organizations of appropriate activities1 consistent with section #b1 to promote economic development in foreign countries4 7#c7 ,coordination ,nonemergency assistance provided under this title shall be coordinated1 to the greatest extent practicable and appropriate1 with complementary food and nutrition security assistance made available pursuant to chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7c7 ,uses of agricultural commodities ,agricultural commodities provided under this title may be made available for direct distribution1 sale1 barter1 or other appropriate disposition4 7d7 ,eligible organizations ,to be eligible to receive assistance under subsection 7b71 an organization shall be-- 7#a7 a private voluntary organization or cooperative that is1 to the extent practicable1 registered with the ,administrator2 or 7#b7 an intergovernmental organization1 such as the ,world ,food ,program4 7e7 ,investment authority ,an eligible organization that receives financial assistance under this title may invest such funds pending use for project purposes4 ,any interest earned on such investment shall be used for the purposes for which the assistance was provided to the eligible organization without further appropriation by ,congress4 7f7 ,effective use of assistance ,organizations and cooperatives receiving assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 under this title shall ensure that such assistance is used effectively and in the areas of greatest need by-- 7#a7 working with indigenous institutions and employing indigenous workers1 to the extent feasible2 7#b7 assessing and taking into account nutritional and other needs of beneficiary groups2 7#c7 helping such beneficiary groups to design and carry out mutually acceptable projects2 7#d7 recommending to the ,administrator methods of making assistance available that are the most appropriate for each local setting2 7#e7 supervising the provision of assistance1 including the distribution of agricultural commodities1 and the implementation of the projects for which assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 was provided under this title2 and 7#f7 regularly monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of projects for which assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 was provided under this title1 including activities related to program integrity4 7g7 ,labeling ,assistance1 including agricultural commodities provided under this title1 shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 be clearly identified with appropriate markings in the language of the locality in which such assistance is provided1 as being furnished by the people of the ,united ,states of ,america4 #bjc4 ,securing the role of ,american farmers in the ,food for ,peace program 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,american farmers have played a critical role in the ,food for ,peace program since ,congress established such program in #aied to reduce hunger and poverty overseas through the donation of surplus government-held agricultural commodities that had accumulated under ,department of ,agriculture commodity price support programs4 7#b7 ,through the generosity of the ,american people1 and with the help of ,american farmers-- 7,a7 more than #d1jjj1jjj1jjj people have received life-saving food assistance2 and 7,b7 more than #aej countries have benefited from ,united ,states supported food security programs4 7#c7 ,despite the cessation of the commodity price support programs and the drawdown of surplus stocks that occasioned the creation of the ,food for ,peace program in #aied1 ,american farmers continue to play a critical role in ,united ,states international food assistance programs1 particularly as a result of their innovation1 expertise1 and unmatched capacity to produce high quality agricultural commodities that are critical to meeting growing global food needs4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that modernizing the ,food for ,peace program1 including through the introduction of more flexible approaches to meeting food needs overseas1 does not negate the need and desire for ,american farmers to continue to play an integral role in ,united ,states international food assistance and agricultural development programs overseas4 #bjd4 ,minimum levels 7a7 ,agricultural commodities ,not less than #be percent of the amounts made available to provide assistance1 including agricultural commodities1 under section #bjb shall be made available for the purchase and distribution of ,united ,states agricultural commodities1 including associated costs for the provision of agricultural commodities1 in accordance with this title4 7b7 ,nonemergency food assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amounts made available to carry out this title1 not less than #cej1jjj1jjj shall be expended for nonemergency food assistance authorized under section #bjb7;b74 7#b7 ,nonduplication ,in order to avoid duplication and ensure the availability of resources to meet emergency needs1 funds made available under chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 through grants or cooperative agreements to strengthen food security in developing countries that are consistent with the goals of this title may be deemed to be expended on nonemergency food assistance for the purposes of this subsection4 7#c7 ,limitation ,the amount made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed #cj percent of the total amount made available in any fiscal year to carry out this title4 7c7 ,use of value-,added commodities ,in making agricultural commodities available under this title1 the ,administrator should seek to ensure that-- 7#a7 not less than #ge percent of the quantity of such commodities required to be distributed during each fiscal year under subsection 7a7 be in the form of processed1 fortified1 or bagged commodities2 and 7#b7 not less than #ej percent of the quantity of the bagged1 whole grain commodities be bagged in the ,united ,states4 #bje4 ,generation and use of currencies by private voluntary organizations and cooperatives 7a7 ,local sale and barter of commodities ,an agreement entered into between the ,administrator and a private voluntary organization or cooperative to provide food assistance through such organization or cooperative under this title may provide for the sale or barter in one or more recipient countries1 or one or more countries in the same region1 of the commodities to be provided under such agreement4 7b7 ,level of local sales ,in carrying out agreements of the type referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may permit private voluntary organizations and cooperatives to sell1 in one or more recipient countries1 or one or more countries in the same region1 an amount of commodities equal to not more than #ae percent of the aggregate amounts of all commodities distributed under section #bjb7;b74 7c7 ,description of intended uses ,a private voluntary organization or cooperative submitting a proposal to enter into a nonemergency food assistance agreement under this title shall include1 in such proposal1 a description of the intended uses of any proceeds that may be generated through the sale1 in one or more recipient countries1 or in one or more countries in the same region1 of any commodities provided under an agreement described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,use ,proceeds generated from any partial or full sale or barter of commodities by a private voluntary organization or cooperative under a nonemergency food assistance agreement under this title may-- 7#a7 be used for associated costs2 7#b7 be used to implement income-generating1 community development1 health1 nutrition1 cooperative development1 agricultural1 and other developmental activities within one or more recipient countries or within one or more countries in the same region2 or 7#c7 be invested1 and any interest earned on such investment shall be used for the purposes for which the assistance was provided to that organization without further appropriation by ,congress4 #bjf4 ,food ,assistance ,consultative ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,food ,assistance ,consultative ,group 7referred to in this section as the ,group71 that shall meet regularly to review and address issues concerning the effectiveness of the regulations and procedures that govern food assistance programs established and implemented under this title and the implementation of other provisions of this title that may involve eligible organizations described in section #bjb7;d77#a74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,group shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,administrator2 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services2 7#c7 the ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7#d7 a representative of each private voluntary organization and cooperative participating in a program under this title1 or receiving planning assistance funds from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to establish programs under this title2 7#e7 representatives from ,african1 ,asian1 and ,latin ,american indigenous nongovernmental organizations determined appropriate by the ,administrator2 7#f7 representatives from agricultural producer groups in the ,united ,states2 7#g7 representatives from the ,united ,states agricultural processing sector involved in providing agricultural commodities for programs under this ,act2 and 7#h7 representatives from the maritime transportation sector involved in transporting agricultural commodities overseas for programs under this ,act4 7c7 ,chairperson ,the ,administrator shall be the chairperson of the ,group4 7d7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,consultation in advance of issuance of implementation regulations1 handbooks1 and guidelines ,not later than #cj days before a proposed regulation1 handbook1 or guideline implementing a provision of this title1 or a proposed significant revision to a regulation1 handbook1 or guideline implementing a provision of this title1 becomes final1 the ,administrator shall submit the proposal to the ,group for review and comment4 ,the ,administrator shall consult with and1 not less frequently than twice per year1 meet with the ,group regarding such proposed regulations1 handbooks1 guidelines1 or revisions before they are issued in final form4 7#b7 ,consultation regarding food aid quality efforts ,the ,administrator shall seek input from1 and consult with1 the ,group on the implementation of section #bjg7;d77#d74 7e7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,group4 7f7 ,termination ,the ,group shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #bjg4 ,administration 7a7 ,regulations and guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall promptly issue all necessary regulations and make revisions to agency guidelines with respect to changes in the operation or implementation of the programs established under this title4 ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the ,food for ,peace ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue all regulations and revisions to agency guidance necessary to implement the amendments made to this title by such ,act4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,administrator shall develop the regulations and guidance with the intent of-- 7,a7 simplifying procedures for participation in the programs established under this title2 7,b7 reducing paperwork requirements under such programs2 and 7,c7 establishing reasonable and realistic accountability standards to be applied to eligible organizations participating in the programs established under this title1 taking into consideration the problems associated with carrying out programs in developing countries4 7b7 ,timely provision of ,united ,states agricultural commodities ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall develop procedures that ensure the expedited processing of agricultural commodity call forwards to provide agricultural commodities overseas in a timely manner and to the extent feasible1 according to planned delivery schedules4 7c7 ,timely approval ,the ,administrator is encouraged to finalize program agreements and resource requests for programs under this title before the beginning of each fiscal year4 7d7 ,program oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation 7#a7 ,duties of administrator ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall establish systems and carry out activities-- 7,a7 to determine the need for assistance provided under this title2 and 7,b7 to monitor1 evaluate1 and improve the efficiency1 effectiveness1 and impact of the assistance provided under this title4 7#b7 ,requirements of systems and activities ,the systems and activities described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 program monitors in countries that receive assistance under this title2 7,b7 country and regional food assistance impact evaluations2 7,c7 the identification and implementation of best practices for food assistance programs2 7,d7 the evaluation of monetization programs2 7,e7 early warning assessments and systems to help prevent famines2 and 7,f7 maintenance of information technology systems4 7#c7 ,contract authority 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 in carrying out administrative and management activities relating to each activity under paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator may enter into contracts with one or more individuals for personal service to be performed in recipient countries or neighboring countries4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,an individual who enters into a contract with the ,administrator under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be considered to be an employee of the ,federal ,government for the purpose of any law 7including regulations7 administered by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7,c7 ,personal service ,subparagraph 7,a7 does not limit the ability of the ,administrator to enter into a contract with any individual for personal service under section #bjb7;a74 7#d7 ,food assistance quality 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall use amounts made available to carry out this title-- 7i7 to assess the types and quality of agricultural commodities and products for food assistance2 7ii7 to adjust products and formulations1 including potential introduction of new fortificants and products1 as necessary1 to cost effectively meet nutrient needs of target populations2 7iii7 to test prototypes2 7iv7 to adopt new specifications or improve existing specifications for micronutrient fortified food assistance products1 based on the latest developments in food and nutrition science1 and in coordination with other international partners2 7v7 to develop new program guidance to facilitate improved matching of products to purposes having nutritional intent1 in coordination with other international partners2 7vi7 to develop improved guidance for implementing partners on how to address nutritional deficiencies that emerge among recipients for whom food assistance is the sole source of diet in emergency programs that extend beyond #a year1 in coordination with other international partners2 and 7vii7 to evaluate1 in appropriate settings and as necessary1 the performance and cost-effectiveness of new or modified specialized food products and program approaches designed to meet the nutritional needs of the most vulnerable groups1 such as pregnant and lactating mothers1 and children under the age of five4 7,b7 ,administration ,the ,administrator-- 7i7 shall carry out this paragraph in consultation with independent entities with proven expertise in food assistance commodity quality enhancements2 7ii7 may enter into contracts or grants to obtain the expertise of such entities2 and 7iii7 shall consult with the ,food ,assistance ,consultative ,group on how to carry out this paragraph4 7,c7 ,funding limitation ,of the amounts made available under paragraph 7#e71 for fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 not more than #d1ejj1jjj may be used to carry out this paragraph4 7#e7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#d77;,c71 in addition to other funds made available to the ,administrator to carry out the monitoring of emergency food assistance1 the ,administrator may use up to #e percent of the amounts made available under this ,act for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc to implement this subsection4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 of the amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a71 for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 not more than #h1jjj1jjj may be used by the ,administrator to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,e74 7ii7 ,condition ,no funds shall be made available for a fiscal year under subparagraph 7,a71 in accordance with clause 7i71 unless not less than an equal value is made available under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 for such purposes for such fiscal year4 7e7 ,project reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,in submitting project reports to the ,administrator1 a private voluntary organization or cooperative shall provide a copy of the reports in such form as is necessary for the reports to be displayed for public use on the website of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#b7 ,confidential information ,an organization or cooperative described in paragraph 7#a7 may omit any confidential information from the copy of the report submitted for public display under that paragraph4 #bjh4 ,international food relief partnership 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may provide grants to-- 7#a7 ,united ,states nonprofit organizations 7as described in subsection 7c77#c7 of section #eja of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under subsection 7a7 of such section7 for the preparation of shelf-stable1 prepackaged foods requested by eligible organizations and the establishment and maintenance of stockpiles of the foods in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 private voluntary organizations and international organizations for the rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable1 prepackaged foods described in paragraph 7#a7 to needy individuals in foreign countries4 7b7 ,grants for establishment of stockpiles 7#a7 ,in general ,not more than #gj percent of the amount made available to carry out this section may be used to provide grants under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,priority ,in providing grants under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,administrator shall provide a preference to any ,united ,states nonprofit organization that agrees to dedicate1 for the preparation of shelf-stable prepackaged foods and the establishment and maintenance of stockpiles of such foods in the ,united ,states in accordance with subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 non-,federal funds equal to #ej percent of the amount of grant funds received under subsection 7a77#a72 7,b7 in-kind contributions valued at #ej percent of the amount of grant funds received under subsection 7a77#a72 or 7,c7 a combination of such funds and in-kind contributions with a combined value of #ej percent of the amount of grant funds received under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,grants for rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution ,not less than #bj percent of the amount made available to carry out this section shall be used to provide grants under subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,administrative costs ,not more than #aj percent of the amount made available to carry out this section may be used by the ,administrator for the administration of grants under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,regulations or guidelines ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,food for ,peace ,modernization ,act1 the ,administrator shall issue such regulations or guidelines as the ,administrator determines to be necessary to carry out this section1 including regulations or guidelines that provide to ,united ,states nonprofit organizations eligible to receive grants under subsection 7a77#a7 guidance with respect to the requirements for qualified1 shelf-stable prepackaged foods and the quantity of the foods to be stockpiled by the organizations4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,administrator to carry out this section1 in addition to amounts otherwise available to carry out this section1 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 ,,ii ,general authorities and requirements #bja4 ,definitions ,section #djb of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committee of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 and 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,associated costs ,the term associated costs means funds made available under this ,act to eligible organizations described in section #bjb7;d7-- 7,a7 to establish programs under this ,act2 7,b7 to meet specific administrative1 management1 personnel1 transportation1 storage1 distribution1 and implementation costs for carrying out programs and providing commodities in foreign countries under this ,act2 7,c7 in the case of commodities for urgent and extraordinary relief requirements 7including prepositioned commodities71 to meet the transportation costs incurred in moving such commodities from designated points of entry or ports of entry abroad to storage and distribution sites and associated storage and distribution costs2 and 7,d7 to improve and implement methodologies for food assistance programs1 including needs assessments 7upon the request of the ,administrator71 monitoring1 and evaluation4 4 #bjb4 ,general provisions ,section #djc of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by inserting agricultural before commodity each place such term appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking that country and inserting the recipient country2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking donated or purchased and inserting provided2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking assure and inserting ensure2 7#d7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as appropriate1 and inserting as appropriate and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking as appropriate1 and inserting as appropriate and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking as appropriate1 and inserting as appropriate and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state12 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7m7 to read as follows3 7m7 ,monitoring requirement ,funds made available under this ,act may only be used to provide assistance to recipients if adequate monitoring and controls1 as determined by the ,administrator1 are in place to ensure that emergency food assistance is received by the intended beneficiaries in areas affected by food shortages and not diverted for unauthorized or inappropriate purposes4 4 #bjc4 ,agreements ,section #djd of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcd7 is amended-- 7a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking to recipient countries and inserting in recipient countries2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking aid and inserting assistance2 and 7b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,review of agreements ,the ,administrator may terminate1 or refuse to enter into1 a multi-year agreement with an eligible organization in a country if the ,secretary or the ,administrator determines that such country is not fulfilling the objectives or requirements under this ,act1 after considering the extent to which the country is-- 7#a7 making significant economic development reforms2 7#b7 promoting free and open markets for food and agricultural producers2 and 7#c7 fostering increased food security4 4 #bjd4 ,administrative provisions ,section #djg of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by striking #bjah both places such term appears and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a of each fiscal year1 the ,administrator and the ,secretary shall jointly prepare and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report regarding each program and activity carried out under this ,act during the prior fiscal year4 7#b7 ,contents ,an annual report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the prior fiscal year-- 7,a7 a list that contains a description of each country and organization that receives food and other assistance under this ,act 7including the quantity of food and assistance provided to each country and organization72 7,b7 a general description of each project and activity implemented under this ,act 7including each activity funded through the use of local currencies7 and the total number of beneficiaries of the project and the activities carried out through such project2 7,c7 a statement describing the quantity of agricultural commodities made available to1 and the total number of beneficiaries in1 each country pursuant to-- 7i7 section #daf7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #aidi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;b772 7ii7 the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo72 and 7iii7 the ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program established by section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a72 7,d7 an assessment of the progress made through programs under this ,act towards reducing food insecurity in the populations receiving food assistance from the ,united ,states2 7,e7 a description of efforts undertaken by the ,food ,assistance ,consultative ,group under section #bjf to achieve an integrated and effective food assistance program2 7,f7 an assessment of-- 7i7 each program oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation system implemented under section #bjg7;d72 and 7ii7 the impact of each program oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation system on the effectiveness and efficiency of assistance provided under this title2 7,g7 an assessment of the progress made by the ,administrator in addressing issues relating to quality with respect to the provision of food assistance2 7,h7 the amount of funds 7including funds for administrative costs1 indirect cost recovery1 internal transportation1 storage and handling1 and associated distribution costs7 provided to each eligible organization that received assistance under this ,act in the applicable fiscal year2 7,i7 a description of how the funds described in subparagraph 7,h7 were used by the eligible organization2 7,j7 a description of the actual rate of return for each agricultural commodity made available under this ,act1 including-- 7i7 factors that influenced the rate of return2 and 7ii7 for each agricultural commodity1 the cost of bagging or further processing1 ocean transportation1 inland transportation in the recipient country1 storage costs1 and any other information that the ,administrator determines to be necessary2 7,k7 for each instance in which an agricultural commodity was made available under this ,act at a rate of return less than #gj percent1 a description of the reasons for the rate of return realized2 and 7,l7 a description of how funds provided under section #bjg were utilized4 7#c7 ,rate of return described ,for the purposes of paragraph 7#b77;,j71 the rate of return for an agricultural commodity shall be equal to the proportion that-- 7,a7 the proceeds the implementing partners generate through monetization2 bears to 7,b7 the cost to the ,federal ,government to procure and ship the agricultural commodity to a recipient country for monetization4 4 #bje4 ,expiration date ,section #djh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #bjf4 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance ,section #dab of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 #bjg4 ,micronutrient fortification programs ,section #dae7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 #bjh4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program ,section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah1 to carry out this ,act and inserting #bjbc1 to carry out section #bjb7;b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4