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H.R.2715: Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 10, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (94 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 10, 2015
Bill Summary
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Department of Agriculture to establish a program providing eligible households with summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards in order to 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. An "eligible...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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June 10, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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June 10, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.) |