HB866Introduced in the House of Delegates
Food insecurity/hunger; Department of Social Services, et al., to develop statewide survey, report.
Introduced by Rae Cousins, District 79
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Department of Social Services; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Department of Health; Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services; work group; food insecurity and hunger survey; report. Directs the Department of Social Services, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Department of Health, the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services, and any other relevant state agencies to convene a work group to develop a statewide survey on food insecurity and hunger. The bill requires the work group to report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Rules
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N) · January 23, 2026
5
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
| Kathy Tran | 18 | Yes |
| Terry Kilgore | 45 | Yes |
| C.E. Hayes | 91 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104691D
Referred to Committee on Rules
Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Rules
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