House Bill 1753
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1753
Congress
117
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021
This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
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. Under current law, some of the work requirements under SNAP are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
March 10, 2021
05/13/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
03/10/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
03/10/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:21 PM