Removing Barriers to SNAP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 9004, the Removing Barriers to SNAP Act, would repeal certain provisions that deny benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to individuals with specific drug-related convictions. The bill aims to remove these existing barriers to SNAP assistance for affected individuals.
This legislation would primarily affect individuals with drug-related convictions who are currently denied SNAP benefits. By repealing these provisions, the bill could allow them to receive food assistance. The bill does not specify current participation numbers or the exact scope of drug-related convictions it addresses beyond what is stated in the official summary.
As of its introduction in December 2020 during the 116th Congress, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process, which would typically involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
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Official summary
Removing Barriers to SNAP Act
This bill repeals provisions relating to the denial of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
Timeline
17 Dec 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9004 do?
- H.R. 9004, the Removing Barriers to SNAP Act, would repeal certain provisions that deny benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to individuals with specific drug-related convictions. The bill aims to remove these existing barriers to SNAP assistance for affected individuals. This legislation would primarily affect individuals with drug-related convictions who are currently denied SNAP benefits. By repealing these provisions, the bill could allow them to receive food assistance. The bill does not specify current participation numbers or the exact scope of drug-related convictions it addresses beyond what is stated in the official summary. As of its introduction in December 2020 during the 116th Congress, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process, which would typically involve committee review, potential amendments, and votes in the House and Senate before it could be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 9004 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9004. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9004?
- H.R. 9004 was sponsored by Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9004?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (17 Dec 2020).
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