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H 3331

An Act establishing the Executive Office of Food Resources and Security

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mindy Domb and 3 co-sponsors

Massachusetts bill establishes new Executive Office of Food Resources and Security to coordinate statewide food policy and access programs across agencies.

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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Bill Summary · H 3331

Legislative bill overview

H 3331 proposes creating a new Executive Office of Food Resources and Security within Massachusetts state government. This office would coordinate statewide food policy, security initiatives, and resource management across existing agencies to address food access, nutrition, and supply chain issues.

Why is this important

Food security affects public health, economic stability, and social equity—particularly for low-income residents. Establishing a dedicated executive office could streamline fragmented food programs, improve emergency preparedness for supply disruptions, and create comprehensive data on food insecurity across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and bureaucracy: Critics may question whether creating a new office adds administrative overhead rather than directing resources directly to food assistance programs
  • Agency overlap and turf: Existing agencies (SNAP administration, public health, agriculture) may resist coordination or view this as redundant with their current responsibilities
  • Scope definition: Unclear whether the office focuses narrowly on emergency preparedness, broadly on nutrition policy, or includes agricultural/farming interests—each interpretation has different stakeholders and funding implications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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