House Bill 1194
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1194
Congress
117
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
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.
February 22, 2021
02/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
02/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
02/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:47:18 PM