Protect SNAP Act
Latest action (6 Dec 2019): Introduced
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Official summary
Protect SNAP Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from modifying work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds (including fees) to implement or enforce the Food and Nutrition Service rule titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents, published on February 1, 2019.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5349 do?
- Protect SNAP Act This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from modifying work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds (including fees) to implement or enforce the Food and Nutrition Service rule titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents, published on February 1, 2019.
- Has H.R. 5349 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Dec 2019, H.R. 5349 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5349?
- H.R. 5349 was sponsored by Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT3] (Democrat-CT), with 110 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5349?
- Introduced (6 Dec 2019).
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