The US food aid program saves lives – but with the right reforms, it could make an even bigger impact. Right now, restrictions on emergency aid are slowing down the system, wasting money and precious time.

A bill in the Senate could change that by giving the food aid system the flexibility it needs to effectively respond to emergencies. Administrators would be able to choose between different kinds of assistance, including sending US-sourced commodities, locally procured goods, or other instruments like food vouchers, picking the best one for each individual circumstance.

This legislation will allow the US aid program to reach 12 million more hungry people every year – without spending an extra penny. At a time when there are serious food crises in places like South Sudan and Syria, this change simply can't wait.

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