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Summer Meals for Children: Home Delivery and Family Support.

New rules will make it easier for children to access summer meals by allowing direct delivery to their homes. This aims to help families living far from meal distribution sites or facing transportation difficulties, ensuring children have access to healthy food during the summer break.
Key points
Option to deliver summer meals directly to children's homes, especially in areas with limited access to distribution sites.
Support for states struggling to provide children with access to meals at traditional locations.
Ensuring that delivered meals are healthy and meet nutritional standards.
Funds available to assist organizations in delivering meals and supporting programs.
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Additional Information
SMART Act of 2021
Print number: S 1577
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Summer Meals for Children: Home Delivery and Family Support.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 1577.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Option to deliver summer meals directly to children's homes, especially in areas with limited access to distribution sites.
  • Support for states struggling to provide children with access to meals at traditional locations.
  • Ensuring that delivered meals are healthy and meet nutritional standards.
  • Funds available to assist organizations in delivering meals and supporting programs.

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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 1577

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