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Disaster Food Aid: Preventing Duplication, Ensuring Access

This act aims to ensure that individuals receive food assistance during major disasters or emergencies. It modifies existing rules to prevent the duplication of benefits while still facilitating access to food during difficult times. This means citizens can rely on support, but with a fair distribution of resources.
Key points
Facilitates access to federal food assistance during major disasters and emergencies.
Prevents simultaneous receipt of certain types of food aid to avoid duplicate benefits.
Ensures that individuals eligible for food assistance can still receive it, even if they participate in other programs.
Establishes clear rules for combining different forms of food support in crisis situations.
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Print number: 117_HR_1194
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Process start date: 2021-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expanding Access to Emergency Meals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1194.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitates access to federal food assistance during major disasters and emergencies.
  • Prevents simultaneous receipt of certain types of food aid to avoid duplicate benefits.
  • Ensures that individuals eligible for food assistance can still receive it, even if they participate in other programs.
  • Establishes clear rules for combining different forms of food support in crisis situations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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