HB 4240

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025

An Act Renaming the National Food Authority Council into the National Food Security Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes

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The bill proposes to rename the National Food Authority Council as the National Food Security Council, give it broader powers to plan and manage food production, stocks, imports and emergency actions, and make it the top body for food‑security policy.

Agriculture and FisheriesPublic Order and Safety

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Author · Representative

Adrian Salceda
RepresentativeAlbay, 3rd District
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HB04240 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch

An Act Renaming the National Food Authority Council into the National Food Security Council, Strengthening Its Powers and Functions, and for Other Purposes

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