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Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3563| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2020
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to require USDA to (1) notify retailers of the existing opportunities through which they can deliver groceries to SNAP participants; and (2) authorize public-private partnerships between itself, authorized SNAP retailers, and community-based organizations to support grocery delivery during the national emergency regarding COVID-19. The bill provides funding for USDA to support grocery delivery for SNAP participants who are seniors, immunocompromised individuals, or other individuals who are unable to travel safely to a grocery store. Additionally, the bill (1) extends the certification period under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for infants to two years, instead of the current one year; and (2) authorizes states to increase the certification time under WIC for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women to two years postpartum. The bill also allows any federal agency charged with the administration of a federal assistance program to modify or waive administrative conditions during an emergency.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6445
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6445
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6445: Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020
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Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-3563| Senate 
| Updated: 3/22/2020
Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020 This bill modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). The bill modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to require USDA to (1) notify retailers of the existing opportunities through which they can deliver groceries to SNAP participants; and (2) authorize public-private partnerships between itself, authorized SNAP retailers, and community-based organizations to support grocery delivery during the national emergency regarding COVID-19. The bill provides funding for USDA to support grocery delivery for SNAP participants who are seniors, immunocompromised individuals, or other individuals who are unable to travel safely to a grocery store. Additionally, the bill (1) extends the certification period under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for infants to two years, instead of the current one year; and (2) authorizes states to increase the certification time under WIC for breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding women to two years postpartum. The bill also allows any federal agency charged with the administration of a federal assistance program to modify or waive administrative conditions during an emergency.
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Timeline
Mar 22, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 6, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6445
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • March 22, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 22, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 6, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6445
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (5)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6445: Food Assistance for Kids and Families During COVID-19 Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefInfectious and parasitic diseasesNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceWomen's health