Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) in effect under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and that the House of Representatives should reject any proposed legislation that includes any provisions that reduce the availability or amount of benefits provided under SNAP.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (13 Mar 2013): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
What this bill does
This House resolution expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It states that the House believes the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any cuts to the availability or amount of SNAP benefits. Furthermore, it urges the House to vote against any legislation that would reduce these benefits.
The resolution directly affects individuals and families who rely on SNAP for food assistance, as well as the Committee on Agriculture, which oversees farm and nutrition policies. It also has implications for broader legislative proposals concerning food security.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2013 during the 113th Congress. According to the provided information, it was referred to the Committee on Agriculture but did not receive a vote and was not enacted in that session of Congress.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that in this Congress the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any reduction in the availability or amount of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and that the House should reject any proposed legislation that seeks to do so.
Timeline
13 Mar 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 90 do?
- This House resolution expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It states that the House believes the Committee on Agriculture should not propose any cuts to the availability or amount of SNAP benefits. Furthermore, it urges the House to vote against any legislation that would reduce these benefits. The resolution directly affects individuals and families who rely on SNAP for food assistance, as well as the Committee on Agriculture, which oversees farm and nutrition policies. It also has implications for broader legislative proposals concerning food security. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2013 during the 113th Congress. According to the provided information, it was referred to the Committee on Agriculture but did not receive a vote and was not enacted in that session of Congress.
- Has H.Res. 90 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 90. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 90?
- H.Res. 90 was sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), with 137 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 90?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition. (13 Mar 2013).
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