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S.1170: Summer Meals Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced April 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 15, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (25 Democrats, 2 Independent Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Summer Meals Act of 2021 This bill revises provisions related to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), which provides meals to children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months when school is not in session. The bill redefines areas in which poor economic conditions exist, where the SFSP may operate, as areas in which at least 40% (currently, 50%) of the children have been determined to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 15, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| April 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |