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- H.R.1507
H.R.1507: Hunger Has a Cure Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced April 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 22, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
143 (119 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 23 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Hunger Has a Cure Act of 1997 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide for an annual price-indexed standard deduction adjustment (as of FY 2001). (Sec. 3) Revises maximum excess shelter deduction amounts and authorizes such amounts through FY 2001 (currently permanent). (Sec. 4) Provides for an annual price-indexed vehicle allowance adjustment. (Sec. 5) Revises work requirement provisions. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to reserve...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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| April 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James T. Walsh (R-N.Y.) |