SNAP PLUS Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jan 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 6338, the SNAP PLUS Act of 2021, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to be used for purchasing prepared foods that are ready for immediate consumption, including hot foods. This change would affect SNAP recipients by expanding the types of food items they can buy with their benefits.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 20, 2021, by Representative Bobby Rush, along with Representatives Meng and Fitzpatrick. It was then referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, the bill has only been introduced and has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2021 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2021
This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase prepared foods fit for immediate consumption and hot foods.
Timeline
4 Jan 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6338 do?
- H.R. 6338, the SNAP PLUS Act of 2021, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to be used for purchasing prepared foods that are ready for immediate consumption, including hot foods. This change would affect SNAP recipients by expanding the types of food items they can buy with their benefits. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 20, 2021, by Representative Bobby Rush, along with Representatives Meng and Fitzpatrick. It was then referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, the bill has only been introduced and has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 6338 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6338. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6338?
- H.R. 6338 was sponsored by Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] (D-IL), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6338?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (4 Jan 2022).
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