CRS Opposes Changes to Food for Peace Programs Included in Farm Bill Passed by House Agriculture Committee
Current version of bill could cause 2.3 million fewer people to recieve food aid
Current version of bill could cause 2.3 million fewer people to recieve food aid
Proposed U.S. House Farm Bill would result in 2.3 million fewer people receiving life-saving food aid
International food programs help save lives in emergencies, support school children, and more
Bill includes more than $9 billion for global humanitarian aid
Recent aid convoys meet only tiny fraction of aid needed for 2 million Gazans.
Cuts to development could damage years of progress in fight against global poverty
Supporters met with Congressional offices to advocate for continuation of international aid
Cuts would slash vital overseas aid programs by up to a third
More sustainable approach to concerns at border - focus on root causes of migration