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- H.R.6516
H.R.6516: Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2018
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2018
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2018
Bill Summary
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2018 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 25, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| July 25, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.) |