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H.R.3519: Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
95 (94 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 25, 2021
Bill Summary
Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021 This bill establishes a permanent program and provides funds for electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to cover meals for children during extended school closures. Specifically, the Department of Agriculture must establish a program to provide EBT cards to cover meals for children who are enrolled in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program when a school is closed, operating remotely, or a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 25, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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May 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Mike Levin (D-Calif.) |