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H.R. 3519

Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021

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 combination of both for a period of five days or more. Cards may be used to purchase food from approved retailers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
  2. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  3. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Stop Child Hunger Act of 2021 — Informed