Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Act of 2025

This bill would let Tribal nations and Tribal organizations run their own Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). They could make agreements with USDA to manage the program locally and buy the foods for their communities. Foods must be grown in the United States, keep the overall amount of food in each box about the same, and be as healthy as current items or be culturally important Tribal foods. USDA should assume a Tribe is eligible if it meets existing standards, and will work with Tribes to set how organizations can take part.

These agreements must follow the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and any changes to fit USDA programs must be agreed to by the Tribe, with the law read in the Tribe’s favor. USDA must send a report each year on how these Tribal-run programs are working. Once this authority is in place, the current pilot projects will end after their contracts finish.

• Who is affected: Tribal governments and families who receive FDPIR food boxes on reservations.
• What changes: Tribes can run FDPIR themselves and choose foods that are U.S.-grown, nutritious, and may reflect Tribal traditions; USDA must report yearly on progress .
• When: Reporting starts within one year of the law taking effect; existing pilot projects end after their current terms are complete.