H.R.4027: Food Stamp Conversion and Profiteering Prohibition Act of 1996

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about social welfare
  • Introduced Sept. 5, 1996
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 1996

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Food Stamp Conversion and Profiteering Prohibition Act of 1996 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to prohibit food stamp recipients from using such food to acquire anything other than food.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sept. 5, 1996

Introduced in the House by Bob Franks (R-N.J.)

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