Bill117th CongressFiled Oct 19, 2021Agriculture and Food
S. 2997
A bill to prohibit a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for eligibility in nutrition programs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 19, 2021)
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and state agencies from making individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and school meals programs.
What just happenedOct 19, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateOct 19, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Oct 19, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate