Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Feb 2013): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
What this bill does
The Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to improve access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and support anti-hunger efforts. It proposes to change how states are reimbursed for administrative costs related to SNAP, authorizing 75% reimbursement for specific new activities designed to make the program more accessible. The bill also explicitly states that fingerprinting will not be required for individuals to participate in SNAP.
Additionally, the bill would establish a pilot program called "Beyond the Soup Kitchen." This program would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to primary community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger organizations. These primary organizations would then subgrant funds to other similar groups within their designated communities. The program also includes grants for technical assistance to these organizations.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced."
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Official summary
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to replace current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) administrative cost provisions with provisions authorizing 75% reimbursement for specified state activities to increase program access.
States that fingerprinting shall not be required for program participation.
Beyond the Soup Kitchen Grants Program Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen pilot program to provide grants: (1) to a primary community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger group in each designated pilot community to allocate subgrants to other nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups in such community, and (2) for technical assistance grants.
Timeline
4 Feb 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 208 do?
- The Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to improve access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and support anti-hunger efforts. It proposes to change how states are reimbursed for administrative costs related to SNAP, authorizing 75% reimbursement for specific new activities designed to make the program more accessible. The bill also explicitly states that fingerprinting will not be required for individuals to participate in SNAP. Additionally, the bill would establish a pilot program called "Beyond the Soup Kitchen." This program would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to primary community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger organizations. These primary organizations would then subgrant funds to other similar groups within their designated communities. The program also includes grants for technical assistance to these organizations. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2013 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 208 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 208. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 208?
- H.R. 208 was sponsored by Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15] (D-NY), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 208?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition. (4 Feb 2013).
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