H.R. 2715 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015
H.R. 2715 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jun 10, 2015, sponsored by Susan A. Davis with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 10, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2015 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Department of Agriculture to establish a program providing eligible households with summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards in order to give children access to food during the summer months to: (1) reduce or eliminate children's food insecurity and hunger, and (2) improve their nutritional status.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan A. Davis (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Nov 16, 2015)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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