House Bill 6449
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Food and Necessities During Public Emergencies Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 3, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6449
Congress
116
Policy Area
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
Primary focus of measure is emergency planning; response to civil disturbances, natural and other disasters, including fires; emergency communications; security preparedness.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Food and Necessities During Public Emergencies Act of 2020
This bill provides that during an emergency declared under the National Emergencies Act or the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits may be used to purchase specified durable goods.
Specifically, such goods shall include infant care necessities, household paper products, household cleaning products, and personal cleaning products.
April 3, 2020
04/03/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
04/03/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:17 PM