Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 14, 2020Agriculture and Food
H.R. 6510
SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 14, 2020)
SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to authorize all states to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) online purchasing program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The program allows approved retail food stores to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions.
What just happenedApr 14, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5](D-MN)Sponsor
23 cosponsors23 D
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- Introduced in HouseApr 14, 2020
- Apr 14, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Introduced in House
- Apr 14, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House