To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications in the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires redefining presence at certification Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, requires remote benefit issuance Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, and requires annual investment in WIC technologies Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, product standards, and sunset clause. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, Science & Space, Agriculture, and Education.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires redefining presence at certification Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
- Requires remote benefit issuance Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
- Requires annual investment in WIC technologies Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
- Requires report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Education...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires redefining presence at certification Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, requires remote benefit issuance Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, and requires annual investment in WIC technologies Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Telecommunications, Science & Space, Agriculture, Education
Primary Purpose
The bill requires redefining presence at certification Section 17(d)(3) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, requires remote benefit issuance Section 17(f)(6)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, and requires annual investment in WIC technologies Section 17(h) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Ms. Bonamici) introduced the following …
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