SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (14 Apr 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 6510, the SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020, would require the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's (SNAP) online purchasing pilot to all states participating in SNAP for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under the Public Health Service Act. Under existing law, the online purchasing program had been rolled out gradually to select states; this bill would override that limitation and make it available nationwide while the emergency declaration remains in effect.
The bill would primarily affect SNAP recipients, retail food stores authorized to accept SNAP benefits, and state agencies administering the program. By requiring nationwide implementation of online SNAP purchasing, it would allow more SNAP participants across the country to buy groceries online during the pandemic, potentially reducing the need for in-person shopping.
The bill was introduced on April 14, 2020, by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 116th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to authorize all states to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) online purchasing program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The program allows approved retail food stores to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions.
Timeline
14 Apr 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6510 do?
- H.R. 6510, the SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020, would require the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's (SNAP) online purchasing pilot to all states participating in SNAP for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared under the Public Health Service Act. Under existing law, the online purchasing program had been rolled out gradually to select states; this bill would override that limitation and make it available nationwide while the emergency declaration remains in effect. The bill would primarily affect SNAP recipients, retail food stores authorized to accept SNAP benefits, and state agencies administering the program. By requiring nationwide implementation of online SNAP purchasing, it would allow more SNAP participants across the country to buy groceries online during the pandemic, potentially reducing the need for in-person shopping. The bill was introduced on April 14, 2020, by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It did not receive a vote and did not advance further before the end of the 116th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has H.R. 6510 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6510. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6510?
- H.R. 6510 was sponsored by Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6510?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (14 Apr 2020).
Related bills in Agriculture and Food
Improving Access to WIC Act
Red Meat Inspection Exemption Act
Expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain types of cattle to be included in a livestock pilot program, and for other purposes.
More bills from Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
To establish a Federal grant program to reimburse certain States for the costs incurred and damage caused by widespread deployment of Federal immigration officials, and for other purposes.
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.