United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8135 — Fruits and Vegetables for Children During Pandemic Act of 2020

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Increases emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits that were provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to households with children who would otherwise receive free or reduced-price school meals if their schools were not closed due to the COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill provides such households with a $35 monthly increase in SNAP benefits to purchase fruits and vegetables.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  3. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Agriculture and food Cardiovascular and respiratory health Child health Elementary and secondary education Emergency medical services and trauma care Food assistance and relief Fruit and vegetables Infectious and parasitic diseases Nutrition and diet
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8135 do?
Increases emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits that were provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to households with children who would otherwise receive free or reduced-price school meals if their schools were not closed due to the COVID-19 (i.e. coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, the bill provides such households with a $35 monthly increase in SNAP benefits to purchase fruits and vegetables.
Who sponsors HR 8135?
HR 8135 is sponsored by Kim Schrier (D).
What is the current status of HR 8135?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8135?
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