H.R.2154: To provide for food stamp eligibility for aliens who were receiving supplemental security income benefits on August 22, 1996, or aliens who are eligible for supplemental security income benefits.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about immigration
  • Introduced July 11, 1997
  • Latest Major Action July 15, 1997

Bill Summary

Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to make aliens eligible for food stamps if they were receiving supplemental security income benefits as of a specified date or if they are eligible for such benefits.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
July 11, 1997

Introduced in the House by Carrie P. Meek (D-Fla.)

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