The Stop Child Hunger Act of 2023 (H.R. 4379), introduced by Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) would expand the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (Summer EBT) Program, which provides families whose children are eligible for free or reducedprice school meals with an EBT card to purchase food. This bill would build on the new permanent, nationwide Summer EBT Program by increasing the amount of benefits a family receives and providing benefits during the school year for school breaks and unanticipated school closures.
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