Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2019)
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). (Under current law, the requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.)
What just happenedJun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2019
- Jun 10, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture - May 16, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - May 16, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House