S. 3614 would require semiannual indexing of mandatory Federal food assistance programs.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editNational Hunger Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the wikiFood and beNutrition Act of 2008 to revise, and provide for increases in, the firstannual October adjustments to the thrifty food plan upon which supplemental nutrition assistance program (formerly, the food stamp program) benefits are based.

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide a detailed summary ofsemiannual reimbursement rate adjustments for: (1) national school lunch and breakfast programs; (2) the special milk program; (3) the child and adult day care program; and (4) the bill!)summer food service program.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/26/2008: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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== Points in Favor ==

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