SNAP Education and Outreach Act of 2009
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jun 2010): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
What this bill does
The SNAP Education and Outreach Act of 2009, also known as H.R. 4417, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to various organizations. These grants are intended to fund efforts aimed at increasing enrollment and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill specifies that 10% of the appropriated funds must be used for a national enrollment campaign.
The grants would be available to eligible entities, which include state and local governments, Indian tribes, certain health organizations, and public or private non-profit organizations. Priority for grants would be given to entities that target specific underserved populations, such as those in areas with high rates of eligible but unenrolled individuals, racial and ethnic minorities facing cultural barriers, or households with elderly, disabled, or homeless individuals.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2010 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed, it would authorize $100 million for grants between fiscal years 2010 and 2014.
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Official summary
SNAP Education and Outreach Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to eligible entities for outreach and enrollment efforts to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program participation.
Obligates 10% of such amounts for a national enrollment campaign.
Timeline
22 Jun 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4417 do?
- The SNAP Education and Outreach Act of 2009, also known as H.R. 4417, would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to various organizations. These grants are intended to fund efforts aimed at increasing enrollment and participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill specifies that 10% of the appropriated funds must be used for a national enrollment campaign. The grants would be available to eligible entities, which include state and local governments, Indian tribes, certain health organizations, and public or private non-profit organizations. Priority for grants would be given to entities that target specific underserved populations, such as those in areas with high rates of eligible but unenrolled individuals, racial and ethnic minorities facing cultural barriers, or households with elderly, disabled, or homeless individuals. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2010 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed, it would authorize $100 million for grants between fiscal years 2010 and 2014.
- Has H.R. 4417 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4417. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4417?
- H.R. 4417 was sponsored by Rep. Sestak, Joe [D-PA-7] (D-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4417?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (22 Jun 2010).
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