Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Oct 2013): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
What this bill does
The Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to modify how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are calculated. Specifically, it proposes to extend a temporary increase in these benefits, which is based on 113.6% of the June 2008 value of the thrifty food plan. This extension would apply until September 30, 2016, or until the actual value of the thrifty food plan reaches or surpasses that 113.6% threshold, whichever happens first.
This bill would affect individuals and families receiving SNAP benefits, as well as consolidated block grants for Puerto Rico and American Samoa. The change proposed would maintain a higher benefit calculation level for these programs. The bill was introduced on September 17, 2013, and its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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Official summary
Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act - Amends the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to extend the benefit calculation of 113.6 % of the June 2008 value of the thrifty food plan for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) and the consolidated block grants for Puerto Rico and American Samoa until September 30, 2016, or the first date on which the value of the thrifty food plan equals or exceeds 113.6 % of the June 2008 value.
Timeline
4 Oct 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3108 do?
- The Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, aims to modify how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are calculated. Specifically, it proposes to extend a temporary increase in these benefits, which is based on 113.6% of the June 2008 value of the thrifty food plan. This extension would apply until September 30, 2016, or until the actual value of the thrifty food plan reaches or surpasses that 113.6% threshold, whichever happens first. This bill would affect individuals and families receiving SNAP benefits, as well as consolidated block grants for Puerto Rico and American Samoa. The change proposed would maintain a higher benefit calculation level for these programs. The bill was introduced on September 17, 2013, and its latest action is simply that it has been introduced. It was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- Has H.R. 3108 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3108. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3108?
- H.R. 3108 was sponsored by Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] (D-MI), with 57 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3108?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition. (4 Oct 2013).
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Extend Not Cut SNAP Benefits Act
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