Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4033

119th Congress

Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Eric A. Crawford

Representative

Republican

AR-1

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill provides additional funding for state agencies to cover the administrative costs of running certain food assistance programs. These include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill provides additional funding for state agencies to cover the administrative costs of running certain food assistance programs. These include the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2023 This bill authorizes additional funding through FY2028 to pay administration costs incurred by states for certain Department of Agriculture programs. The bill specifically authorizes funding for administration costs incurred by <ul> <li>state agencies to carry out the Commodity Supplemental Food Program,</li> <li>states to carry out state plans under the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and</li> <li>states to carry out the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. </li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Authorizes more federal funding for state agencies to cover the administrative costs of running key food assistance programs
Provides money for state-level administration of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Emergency Food Assistance Program, and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Aims to help ensure these vital food aid initiatives can continue to operate and serve eligible recipients

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would directly benefit low-income Americans who rely on food assistance programs, as well as the state agencies responsible for administering these initiatives. By covering more of the administrative costs, it would help ensure these important food aid programs can continue to reach those in need.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Food assistance and relief

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Intergovernmental relations

Poverty and welfare assistance

Social security and elderly assistance

State and local government operations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4033, 119th Congress (2025). "Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4033