SNAP PLUS Act of 2020
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 18, 2020)
SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2020 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2020
This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase items such as vitamins, household supplies, personal hygiene items, and menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, the bill requires specified annual increases for the value of the allotment of SNAP benefits that state agencies are authorized to issue to eligible households.
What just happenedAug 13, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 18, 2020
- Aug 13, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture - Jun 18, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Jun 18, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
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Introduced in House