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- H.R.5242
H.R.5242: Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2014
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced July 29, 2014
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2014
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2014 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a program providing eligible households with summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards that give children access to food during the summer months to: (1) reduce or eliminate children's food insecurity and hunger, and (2) improve their nutritional status. Defines an "eligible household"...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 17, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| July 29, 2014 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| July 29, 2014 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 29, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.) |