Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L. 116-127). País/Territorio Estados Unidos de América Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2020 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn Act making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Materia Alimentación y nutrición, General Palabra clave Peligros Salud pública Protección social Género Seguridad alimentaria Nutrición Alimentación escolar Área geográphica Americas, Ártico, Pacífico Oriental, América del Norte, Atlántico Norte Resumen This Act addresses the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, and introduces a package of measures including paid sick leave, insurance coverage of coronavirus testing, nutrition assistance, and unemployment benefits. The Act provides additional funds for, amongst others, the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children” (WIC). Children who would normally receive free or reduced price school meals under the National School Lunch Act at the school, will receive assistance pursuant to a state agency plan approved by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary of Agriculture may purchase commodities for emergency distribution in any area of the U.S. during a public health emergency designation. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.congress.gov