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HB1806

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49 and Title 71, relative to food assistance.

Introduced·1/21/26
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Tennessee HB1806 seeks to provide summer nutrition assistance for eligible children through federal grants.

Tennessee HB1806 amends state law to mandate the Department of Human Services to apply for federal grants for the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) for children program. This program aims to provide nutrition assistance through EBT during summer months for eligible children, ensuring continued access to food when school is not in session. The application for these federal funds must be submitted by January 1, 2027.

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE HEALTH SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Health Committee

7 Yea

DRRRDRR

0 Nay

History

Mar 24

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Health Committee

Mar 18

House

Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/24/2026

Mar 10

House

No Action Taken