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handle is hein.crs/govcsyr0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Researh Sevice USDA Domestic Food Assistance Programs' Response to COVID-19: P.L. 116-127, P.L. 116- 136, and Related Efforts Updated March 31, 2020 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrtion Service (FNS) programs are often part of emergency response efforts, providing program flexibilities, foods for distribution, and benefits for redemption. Emergencies generate different FNS responses, which can vary with states' requests. During the COVID-19 pandemic, access to food-particularly in light of school closures-has been a concern for many. Some also view the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as a force for economic stimulus. This Insight discusses related provisions of the second and third COVID-19 legislative packages, which supplement FNS's prior COVID-19 response with new funds and authorities. USDA-FNS Responses To-Date FNS maintains a COVID-19 response website. The website includes a state-by-state list of waivers, some of which USDA has issued using new authorities under P.L. 116-127 (discussed below). Some options already existed under current law. For example, during unanticipated school closures, school districts that normally operate the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program may transition to serving meals through the summer meals programs. In addition, USDA may authorize emergency feeding programs during a presidentially declared disaster or emergency. USDA has approved requests from certain states and Indian tribal organizations to operate a Disaster Household Distribution program. Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127) Supplemental Appropriations for WIC and TEFAP (Division A) P.L. 116-127 provides a $500 million supplemental appropriation for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It also provides a $400 million supplemental Congressional Research Service https://crsreports.congress.gov IN11250 CRS }NStGHT Prepaed for Membeivs and Committees of Congress

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