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H.R. 1882·113th Congress·House Bill

Safety Net Abuse Prevention (SNAP) Act of 2013

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The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.

Latest action (22 May 2013): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

What this bill does

The Safety Net Abuse Prevention (SNAP) Act of 2013 would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from using funds for any agreement with a foreign government aimed at promoting enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

This bill would also terminate the existing "Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative" between the United States and Mexico. The bill primarily affects the Department of Agriculture's ability to engage in certain international agreements related to SNAP.

This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2013 and referred to the Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs. As of the information provided, its latest action is "Introduced."

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Official summary

Safety Net Abuse Prevention (SNAP) Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from using funds for any agreement with a foreign government to promote enrollment in the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).

Terminates the Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative between the United States and Mexico.

Timeline

  1. 22 May 2013

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

Common questions

What does H.R. 1882 do?
The Safety Net Abuse Prevention (SNAP) Act of 2013 would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from using funds for any agreement with a foreign government aimed at promoting enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill would also terminate the existing "Partnership for Nutrition Assistance Initiative" between the United States and Mexico. The bill primarily affects the Department of Agriculture's ability to engage in certain international agreements related to SNAP. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2013 and referred to the Committees on Agriculture and Foreign Affairs. As of the information provided, its latest action is "Introduced."
Has H.R. 1882 become law?
The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1882. Check the latest action and official source below.
Who sponsored H.R. 1882?
H.R. 1882 was sponsored by Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6] (R-TN), with 20 cosponsors.
What's the latest action on H.R. 1882?
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition. (22 May 2013).

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