Senate Bill 3354
116th Congress(2019-2020)
CARE for Families Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3354
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Community Access, Resources, and Education for Families Act of 2020 or the CARE for Families Act of 2020
This bill establishes a grant program in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to facilitate collaboration between WIC agencies and clinics and community health partners, including health care providers, social services programs, and early childhood learning and care providers. Among other purposes, WIC agencies and clinics may use grants to (1) promote community health and nutrition, (2) create linkages among such community partners, (3) ensure consistent nutrition education and breastfeeding information, and (4) conduct outreach to existing and potential program participants.
February 27, 2020
02/27/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
02/27/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 1:11:06 AM