HR-1139 : Still Just a Bill

Feeding Homeless Youth During COVID-19 Act

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to reimburse institutions that are emergency shelters for meals and supplements provided under the Child and Adult Care Food Program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to individuals who have not attained the age of 25 and who are receiving assistance from such shelters. Under current law, individuals who are older than age 18 are not eligible to participate in the program.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-02-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2021-02-18IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
See Subjects
  • Adult day care
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child care and development
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Homelessness and emergency shelter
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases

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