Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013
Latest action (19 Sep 2013): On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll No. 476).
What this bill does
H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, would make numerous changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and related federal food-assistance programs. Among its provisions, it would tighten retailer participation rules, require retailers to bear the cost of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) equipment, phase out most manual voucher use, add anti-fraud measures such as unique retailer identification numbers, and limit repeated card replacements. It would also revise eligibility rules, end SNAP eligibility for households receiving substantial lottery or gambling winnings, restrict use of benefits for medical marijuana as a deductible expense, adjust standard utility allowance rules tied to energy assistance, and repeal certain state work-requirement waiver authority. Other sections address commodity distribution programs, farmers' markets, food purchasing/delivery services for elderly and disabled participants, and pilot projects on mobile payment technology and reducing SNAP dependency.
The bill primarily affects SNAP recipients, state agencies that administer the program, retailers and farmers' markets that accept SNAP benefits, and federal agencies (particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture) responsible for program oversight. Changes would alter eligibility standards, work requirements, benefit delivery methods, and program integrity procedures, with effects varying by recipient category, such as elderly, disabled, or able-bodied adults.
The House passed H.R. 3102 on September 19, 2013, by a vote of 217–210. The bill did not pass the Senate, and according to the Congressional Research Service, its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation. As introduced, it took no further independent action after House passage.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013 - Title I: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - (Sec. 101) 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.
(Sec. 102) Requires participating retail food stores to: (1) offer perishable goods in at least three staple food categories, and (2) provide adequate electronic benefit transfer (EBT) service.
Requires participating retail food stores (including restaurants participating in a state option restaurant program intended to serve the elderly, disabled, and homeless), with certain exceptions, to pay 100% of the costs of acquiring and arranging for the implementation of EBT point-of-sale equipment and supplies.
Prohibits a state from issuing manual vouchers unless the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) determines that such vouchers are necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to exempt individual or categories of retailers from such prohibition.
Requires parties providing EBT transfer services to maintain a unique business identification and a unique terminal identification number through the SNAP routing system.
(Sec. 103) Includes as eligible retailers governmental or nonprofit food purchasing delivery services that serve elderly or disabled individuals who are unable to shop for food.
(Sec. 104) Reauthorizes the Indian reservation food distribution program.
Timeline
19 Sep 2013
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll No. 476).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3102 do?
- H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013, would make numerous changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and related federal food-assistance programs. Among its provisions, it would tighten retailer participation rules, require retailers to bear the cost of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) equipment, phase out most manual voucher use, add anti-fraud measures such as unique retailer identification numbers, and limit repeated card replacements. It would also revise eligibility rules, end SNAP eligibility for households receiving substantial lottery or gambling winnings, restrict use of benefits for medical marijuana as a deductible expense, adjust standard utility allowance rules tied to energy assistance, and repeal certain state work-requirement waiver authority. Other sections address commodity distribution programs, farmers' markets, food purchasing/delivery services for elderly and disabled participants, and pilot projects on mobile payment technology and reducing SNAP dependency. The bill primarily affects SNAP recipients, state agencies that administer the program, retailers and farmers' markets that accept SNAP benefits, and federal agencies (particularly the U.S. Department of Agriculture) responsible for program oversight. Changes would alter eligibility standards, work requirements, benefit delivery methods, and program integrity procedures, with effects varying by recipient category, such as elderly, disabled, or able-bodied adults. The House passed H.R. 3102 on September 19, 2013, by a vote of 217–210. The bill did not pass the Senate, and according to the Congressional Research Service, its provisions were later incorporated into other legislation. As introduced, it took no further independent action after House passage.
- Has H.R. 3102 become law?
- Not yet. As of 19 Sep 2013, H.R. 3102 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 3102?
- H.R. 3102 was sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas [R-OK3] (Republican-OK), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3102?
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 210 (Roll No. 476). (19 Sep 2013).
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