Protect SNAP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Dec 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Protect SNAP Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019, aims to prevent changes to existing rules regarding work requirements for certain adults receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from issuing or enforcing any new regulations that would supersede or alter the effect of specific subsections of a rule as it was in place on December 1, 2018.
This bill primarily affects individuals who are able-bodied adults without dependents and who receive SNAP benefits. It also restricts the use of federal funds, including fees, from being used to finalize, implement, or enforce a specific proposed rule published on February 1, 2019, titled "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents."
As of its introduction in December 2019, H.R. 5349 was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill has not advanced beyond this stage. If it were to proceed, it would typically require committee review and potential amendments before being considered for a vote on the House floor.
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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.
Timeline
6 Dec 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5349 do?
- The Protect SNAP Act, introduced in the House of Representatives in December 2019, aims to prevent changes to existing rules regarding work requirements for certain adults receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would prohibit the Department of Agriculture from issuing or enforcing any new regulations that would supersede or alter the effect of specific subsections of a rule as it was in place on December 1, 2018. This bill primarily affects individuals who are able-bodied adults without dependents and who receive SNAP benefits. It also restricts the use of federal funds, including fees, from being used to finalize, implement, or enforce a specific proposed rule published on February 1, 2019, titled "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents." As of its introduction in December 2019, H.R. 5349 was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill has not advanced beyond this stage. If it were to proceed, it would typically require committee review and potential amendments before being considered for a vote on the House floor.
- Has H.R. 5349 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5349. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5349?
- H.R. 5349 was sponsored by Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3] (D-CT), with 110 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5349?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (6 Dec 2019).
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