HR 2809
116th Congress
House
Agriculture and Food
Employment and training programs
Food assistance and relief
Poverty and welfare assistance
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
Introduced: May 16, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
May 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.)
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Committees of jurisdiction
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