Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2015 (SAVE Act)
Latest action (6 Jan 2015): Introduced
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Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act)
Prohibits funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from being used in contravention of provisions of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 expanding the eligibility of human trafficking victims to receive services and benefits under certain federal or state programs, such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 61 do?
- Securing the Assistance of Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014 (SAVE Act) Prohibits funds made available to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 from being used in contravention of provisions of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 expanding the eligibility of human trafficking victims to receive services and benefits under certain federal or state programs, such as the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
- Has H.R. 61 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Jan 2015, H.R. 61 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 61?
- H.R. 61 was sponsored by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D-TX18, 1995-2024] (Democrat-TX), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 61?
- Introduced (6 Jan 2015).
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