Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act
- Last Action
- 2/23/2021
Actions
- 2021-02-23Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- 2021-02-22Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 2021-02-22Introduced in House
- 2021-02-22Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-02-22 (00)
Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act
This bill makes an exception to the prohibition on duplication of assistance during a major disaster or emergency for any person who is or may be entitled to receive nutrition assistance through a program administered by the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Thus, individuals participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other USDA nutrition programs may also participate in feeding programs funded using Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) public assistance funds.
Cosponsors (4)
- Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
- Michael San Nicolas (D-GU)
- Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)
- Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
Subjects
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Food assistance and relief
- Poverty and welfare assistance
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