Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should reject the provisions of H.R. 6083, as ordered reported by the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
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.Res. 760 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House. Specifically, it states that Congress should reject provisions in another bill, H.R. 6083, which would reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a program aimed at helping individuals and families afford food.
This resolution affects those who receive SNAP benefits, as it expresses opposition to potential cuts. It also indirectly affects the broader public by taking a stance on a program that addresses hunger and food insecurity. The resolution itself does not change any laws or programs.
H.Res. 760 was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2012. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. According to the provided information, this resolution did not receive a vote in its original session of Congress.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should reject the provisions of H.R. 6083, as ordered reported by the House Committee on Agriculture, that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly the food stamp program) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Timeline
13 Aug 2012
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 760 do?
- H.Res. 760 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the sense of the House. Specifically, it states that Congress should reject provisions in another bill, H.R. 6083, which would reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a program aimed at helping individuals and families afford food. This resolution affects those who receive SNAP benefits, as it expresses opposition to potential cuts. It also indirectly affects the broader public by taking a stance on a program that addresses hunger and food insecurity. The resolution itself does not change any laws or programs. H.Res. 760 was introduced in the House of Representatives in August 2012. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. According to the provided information, this resolution did not receive a vote in its original session of Congress.
- Has H.Res. 760 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 760. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 760?
- H.Res. 760 was sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-3] (D-MA), with 100 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 760?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture . (13 Aug 2012).
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