SNAP COVID–19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 May 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The proposed bill, S. 3697, titled the SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020, aims to modify the Restaurant Meals Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). During the COVID-19 public health emergency and a subsequent period, it would allow more individuals to use SNAP benefits at restaurants and enable more food retailers to participate in the program. This would involve waiving certain requirements for state plans and allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to waive other program requirements to increase the number of authorized restaurants and food establishments.
The bill's provisions primarily affect individuals eligible for SNAP benefits and the food retailers, including restaurants, that participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. The goal is to expand access to prepared meals for those relying on SNAP, particularly in areas impacted by the pandemic. The modifications are intended to be temporary, lasting through the declared public health emergency and into the following month.
S. 3697 was introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2020, by Senator Christopher Murphy and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process. To become law, it would need to be considered and passed by the Senate, then pass the House of Representatives, and finally be 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
12 May 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 3697 do?
- The proposed bill, S. 3697, titled the SNAP COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You Act of 2020, aims to modify the Restaurant Meals Program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). During the COVID-19 public health emergency and a subsequent period, it would allow more individuals to use SNAP benefits at restaurants and enable more food retailers to participate in the program. This would involve waiving certain requirements for state plans and allowing the Secretary of Agriculture to waive other program requirements to increase the number of authorized restaurants and food establishments. The bill's provisions primarily affect individuals eligible for SNAP benefits and the food retailers, including restaurants, that participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. The goal is to expand access to prepared meals for those relying on SNAP, particularly in areas impacted by the pandemic. The modifications are intended to be temporary, lasting through the declared public health emergency and into the following month. S. 3697 was introduced in the Senate on May 12, 2020, by Senator Christopher Murphy and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced further in the legislative process. To become law, it would need to be considered and passed by the Senate, then pass the House of Representatives, and finally be signed by the President.
- Has S. 3697 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3697. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3697?
- S. 3697 was sponsored by Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3697?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (12 May 2020).
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