H.R. 8953 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2026Mr. Yakym introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food Emergency Assistance Act of 1983 to restore choice to community food assistance providers to request identification, at their discretion, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Community Food Assistance Act of 2026. 2. Amendment Section 202A(b)(4) of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (7 U.S.C. 7503(b)(4)) is amended by inserting (at the option of the State agency based on documented proof of residency such as a photo identification card, a piece of mail, residency documentation, or other similar document) after residing.