Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-09T08:15:28Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3037 Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/9/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3037

Bill 118 HR 3037, also known as the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023, aims to address food insecurity in the United States by expanding access to nutritious meals for vulnerable populations. The bill focuses on improving and expanding existing federal nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program.

One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program to test the effectiveness of providing free meals to all students in high-poverty schools. This program aims to ensure that all students have access to nutritious meals during the school day, regardless of their family's income level.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase funding for food banks and other emergency food assistance programs, as well as initiatives to improve access to fresh and healthy foods in underserved communities. The bill also seeks to address food deserts by incentivizing grocery stores and farmers markets to open in areas with limited access to fresh produce. Overall, the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023 is a comprehensive effort to combat food insecurity in the United States by expanding access to nutritious meals for those in need. It aims to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations and reduce the prevalence of hunger in our communities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3037

Bill HR 3037 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3037 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023. Bill HR 3037's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of June 1, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3037

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Total Number of Cosponsors

196

Democrat Cosponsors

196

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3037

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

AgingAlaskaComputers and information technologyDisability and paralysisEmployment and training programsFood assistance and reliefHawaiiHealth care costs and insuranceIncome tax deductionsPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoU.S. territories and protectorates

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3037

Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low-cost food plan, and for other purposes.

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