SNAP Back Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (5 Apr 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
What this bill does
H.R. 1489, the SNAP Back Act of 2023, would change current federal law regarding eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it aims to remove a provision that denies SNAP benefits to individuals convicted of certain drug-related offenses.
This bill would affect individuals who have been convicted of specific drug offenses and are currently ineligible for SNAP benefits due to those convictions. If passed, they could become eligible for the program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 9, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
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Official summary
SNAP Back Act of 2023
This bill reinstates eligibility for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for individuals who are convicted of certain drug-related offenses.
Timeline
5 Apr 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1489 do?
- H.R. 1489, the SNAP Back Act of 2023, would change current federal law regarding eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it aims to remove a provision that denies SNAP benefits to individuals convicted of certain drug-related offenses. This bill would affect individuals who have been convicted of specific drug offenses and are currently ineligible for SNAP benefits due to those convictions. If passed, they could become eligible for the program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 9, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
- Has H.R. 1489 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1489. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1489?
- H.R. 1489 was sponsored by Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1489?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (5 Apr 2023).
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