House Bill 2809
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2019
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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.
Barbara Lee
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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.)
May 16, 2019
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