To transfer the functions, duties, responsibilities, assets, liabilities, orders, determinations, rules, regulations, permits, grants, loans, contracts, agreements, certificates, licenses, and privileges of the United States Agency for International Development relating to implementing and administering the Food for Peace Act to the Department of Agriculture.

This bill moves all work on the Food for Peace program from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Department of Agriculture (USDA). That includes responsibilities, staff duties, rules, contracts, and other program pieces. Once the law takes effect, any law or rule that mentions USAID for this program will instead mean USDA. USDA can update rules right away to keep the program running smoothly during the switch. USDA will also keep running the Famine Early Warning Systems Network to track and report on famine and flood risks to help prevent hunger. For certain food aid authorities, USDA must consult with the State Department.

Key points

• Who is affected: USDA, USAID, and people and groups who receive or work with Food for Peace assistance.
• What changes: All Food for Peace duties and powers shift from USAID to USDA; USDA can issue immediate rule updates; USDA continues famine early warning; USDA consults with State on some food aid work.
• When: The transfer happens on the date the law is enacted.