Bill115th CongressFiled Mar 28, 2017Agriculture and Food
H.R. 1760
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a waiver from the work requirements for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on account of an area's high unemployment rate or limited employment availability for individuals who reside in the area.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 28, 2017)
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to waive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) work requirements for individuals who reside in areas with an unemployment rate above 10% or an insufficient number of jobs.
What just happenedApr 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
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- Introduced in HouseMar 28, 2017
- Apr 11, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House