SNAP COVID–19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2020): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 6688, the SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020, aims to expand the Restaurant Meals Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would allow more individuals and food retailers to participate in this program, which enables eligible SNAP recipients to purchase prepared meals from authorized restaurants. The bill specifically modifies definitions and allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive certain requirements related to state participation and retailer authorization.
The bill directly affects individuals receiving SNAP benefits who may gain access to more food options through participating restaurants. It also impacts food retailers, including restaurants, by potentially making them eligible to accept SNAP benefits for prepared meals. The legislation is designed to operate during a defined "covered period" tied to the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2020 by Representative Jimmy Panetta and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, amended, and passed by the House, then considered, amended, and passed by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020
This bill modifies the Restaurant Meals Program under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to make additional individuals and food retailers eligible to use and participate in the program during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Timeline
13 Aug 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6688 do?
- H.R. 6688, the SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020, aims to expand the Restaurant Meals Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would allow more individuals and food retailers to participate in this program, which enables eligible SNAP recipients to purchase prepared meals from authorized restaurants. The bill specifically modifies definitions and allows the Secretary of Agriculture to waive certain requirements related to state participation and retailer authorization. The bill directly affects individuals receiving SNAP benefits who may gain access to more food options through participating restaurants. It also impacts food retailers, including restaurants, by potentially making them eligible to accept SNAP benefits for prepared meals. The legislation is designed to operate during a defined "covered period" tied to the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2020 by Representative Jimmy Panetta and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be considered, amended, and passed by the House, then considered, amended, and passed by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 6688 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6688. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6688?
- H.R. 6688 was sponsored by Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20] (D-CA), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6688?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (13 Aug 2020).
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