Community Meals Fund

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T03:11:52Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6384 Community Meals Fund currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6384

Community Meals Fund

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to award grants to community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups to partner with small and mid-sized restaurants or food contractors to expand meal access and food security to meet the needs of children, families, and vulnerable populations during a pandemic such as COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Grants awarded may not exceed $500,000.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6384

Bill HR 6384 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2020. Bill HR 6384 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2020. Bill HR 6384's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of March 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6384

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6384

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Disaster relief and insurance

- Food assistance and relief

- Food industry and services

- Food supply, safety, and labeling

- Homelessness and emergency shelter

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Nutrition and diet

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Rural conditions and development

- Small business

- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6384

Community Meals Fund

To provide community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups with funding to partner with small and mid-sized restaurants to expand meal access and delivery for low-income and vulnerable populations during a pandemic or public health emergency.

Community Meals Fund