SNAP Healthy Incentives Act of 2016
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jun 2016): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
What this bill does
The SNAP Healthy Incentives Act of 2016, introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2016, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The bill aims to create a financial incentive for households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy fruits and vegetables.
Specifically, the bill would define "supplemental fruits and vegetables" as those containing nutrients beneficial to health, as determined by the Secretary. Participating households would see their monthly SNAP allotment increased by 30 percent of the cost of these specific fruits and vegetables, up to a monthly limit set by the Secretary based on household size.
This bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, then by the full House and Senate, before being sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
SNAP Healthy Incentives Act of 2016
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide a financial incentive for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) participants to purchase fruits and vegetables.
Timeline
30 Jun 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5423 do?
- The SNAP Healthy Incentives Act of 2016, introduced in the House of Representatives in June 2016, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The bill aims to create a financial incentive for households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy fruits and vegetables. Specifically, the bill would define "supplemental fruits and vegetables" as those containing nutrients beneficial to health, as determined by the Secretary. Participating households would see their monthly SNAP allotment increased by 30 percent of the cost of these specific fruits and vegetables, up to a monthly limit set by the Secretary based on household size. This bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process. If it were to proceed, it would need to be considered and passed by committees, then by the full House and Senate, before being sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 5423 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5423. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5423?
- H.R. 5423 was sponsored by Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17] (D-PA), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5423?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (30 Jun 2016).
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