SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2015
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (9 Mar 2015): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
What this bill does
The SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2015, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend the law governing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it proposes to exempt SNAP beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program.
This bill would affect individuals who receive SNAP benefits and are subject to work requirements. If enacted, it would change the conditions under which these individuals could be exempted from those requirements. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2015 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced to other legislative stages like committee review or floor votes.
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Official summary
SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2015
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program.
Timeline
9 Mar 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1025 do?
- The SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2015, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend the law governing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it proposes to exempt SNAP beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program. This bill would affect individuals who receive SNAP benefits and are subject to work requirements. If enacted, it would change the conditions under which these individuals could be exempted from those requirements. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2015 and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced to other legislative stages like committee review or floor votes.
- Has H.R. 1025 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1025. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1025?
- H.R. 1025 was sponsored by Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] (D-WA), with 29 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1025?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (9 Mar 2015).
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