Protect SNAP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Dec 2018): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Protect SNAP Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2018, would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from changing specific regulations related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This includes regulations concerning time limits for able-bodied adults without dependents, work requirements, and waivers of these requirements.
Essentially, the bill aims to prevent any new rules, regulations, or policies from being issued or enforced that would alter or override existing SNAP rules as they stood on December 1, 2018. These existing rules govern how work requirements and time limits apply to certain SNAP beneficiaries. The legislation affects individuals who receive SNAP benefits and are subject to work requirements, as well as the Department of Agriculture's authority to modify these specific program rules.
As H.R. 7372 was introduced in the 115th Congress and its latest action shows it was only introduced, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by the House of Representatives, then by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
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Official summary
Protect SNAP Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from modifying certain regulations for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) regarding the time limit for able-bodied adults, work requirements, and waivers of the requirements.
Timeline
20 Dec 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7372 do?
- The Protect SNAP Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2018, would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from changing specific regulations related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This includes regulations concerning time limits for able-bodied adults without dependents, work requirements, and waivers of these requirements. Essentially, the bill aims to prevent any new rules, regulations, or policies from being issued or enforced that would alter or override existing SNAP rules as they stood on December 1, 2018. These existing rules govern how work requirements and time limits apply to certain SNAP beneficiaries. The legislation affects individuals who receive SNAP benefits and are subject to work requirements, as well as the Department of Agriculture's authority to modify these specific program rules. As H.R. 7372 was introduced in the 115th Congress and its latest action shows it was only introduced, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. For the bill to become law, it would need to be passed by the House of Representatives, then by the Senate, and finally signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 7372 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7372. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7372?
- H.R. 7372 was sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7372?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (20 Dec 2018).
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