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Serve and carry act
Serve and Carry Act
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Bill overview
The Serve and Carry Act aims to provide emergency nutrition assistance to states and their residents during a declared emergency, such as a pandemic. It establishes the State Emergency Restaurant and Vendor Enhancement (SERVE) Program, which provides funds for states to offer electronic benefit transfer transactions to eligible recipients for meals at participating restaurants. The bill also authorizes states to purchase and distribute locally grown food and expands SNAP eligibility. It includes provisions to streamline state participation and expand the number of retailers accepting SNAP benefits.
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Dianne Feinstein
Kamala D. Harris
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