SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2012
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Aug 2012): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
What this bill does
H.R. 6239, the SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2012, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to prevent recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from receiving cash payments for returning empty bottles and cans that contained food purchased with those benefits, if the payment exceeds any state-mandated fee reimbursement.
This bill would affect individuals who receive SNAP benefits and participate in state-level bottle and can deposit refund programs. It would ensure that any deposit fee received back for these containers, when purchased with SNAP, does not exceed the amount of the state fee reimbursement.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2012 by Representative Sam Graves. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced."
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Official summary
SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2012 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the payment of a deposit fee in excess of any state fee reimbursement to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) for the return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with SNAP benefits.
Timeline
13 Aug 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6239 do?
- H.R. 6239, the SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2012, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to prevent recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from receiving cash payments for returning empty bottles and cans that contained food purchased with those benefits, if the payment exceeds any state-mandated fee reimbursement. This bill would affect individuals who receive SNAP benefits and participate in state-level bottle and can deposit refund programs. It would ensure that any deposit fee received back for these containers, when purchased with SNAP, does not exceed the amount of the state fee reimbursement. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in July 2012 by Representative Sam Graves. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of its introduction, its status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 6239 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6239. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6239?
- H.R. 6239 was sponsored by Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] (R-MO), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6239?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture . (13 Aug 2012).
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