Bill Sponsor
House Bill 2809
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 16, 2019
Latest Action
Jun 10, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2809
Congress
116
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.)

Text (1)
Actions (3)
06/10/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
05/16/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
05/16/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:32:25 AM