H.R. 4788, To address emergency shortages in food banks

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H.R. 4788 would address emergency shortages in food banks.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture $40 million of otherwise unappropriated funds to implement the emergency food assistance program established under the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/25/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

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