SNAP Verify Act of 2015
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Feb 2015): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
What this bill does
H.R. 733, the SNAP Verify Act of 2015, would require households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to show photographic identification when they use their electronic benefit card to buy food. This change would apply to anyone in the household, or someone authorized to act on their behalf, when they make a SNAP purchase.
If enacted, this requirement would take effect at the start of the first month that begins at least one year after the bill becomes law. The amendment would not apply to SNAP benefits already approved for periods starting before the bill's effective date.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2015, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or Senate.
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Official summary
SNAP Verify Act of 2015
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require households to present photographic identification when using an electronic benefit card for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) transactions.
Timeline
27 Feb 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 733 do?
- H.R. 733, the SNAP Verify Act of 2015, would require households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to show photographic identification when they use their electronic benefit card to buy food. This change would apply to anyone in the household, or someone authorized to act on their behalf, when they make a SNAP purchase. If enacted, this requirement would take effect at the start of the first month that begins at least one year after the bill becomes law. The amendment would not apply to SNAP benefits already approved for periods starting before the bill's effective date. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 4, 2015, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 733 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 733. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 733?
- H.R. 733 was sponsored by Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 733?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (27 Feb 2015).
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