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Introduced
09/29/2020
09/29/2020
In Committee
09/29/2020
09/29/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To reimburse meals and supplements provided to individuals who have not attained the age of 25 under certain meal programs authorized under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to reimburse institutions that are emergency shelters for meals and supplements provided under the Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to individuals who have not attained the age of 25 and who are receiving assistance from such shelters. Under current law, individuals who are older than age 18 are not eligible to participate in the program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Feeding Homeless Youth During COVID–19 Act, directs the Department of Agriculture to reimburse emergency shelters for meals and supplements provided under the Child and Adult Care Food Program to individuals under the age of 25 during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under current law, only individuals up to age 18 are eligible for this program, but this bill expands the eligibility to those up to age 25 who are receiving assistance from the emergency shelters.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8423/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8423/BILLS-116hr8423ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8423/BILLS-116hr8423ih.pdf.pdf |
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