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S.1539: 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 June 10, 2015
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (12 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 10, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| June 10, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patty Murray (D-Wash.) |