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H.R. 1576

Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2019

Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2019

This bill allows Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) after submitting a plan of operation that is approved by the Department of Agriculture. (Under current law, the three territories receive block grants instead of participating in SNAP.)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

    Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
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    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2019 — Informed