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- H.R.2142
H.R.2142: Nutrition Assistance for Working Families and Seniors Act of 2001
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about immigration
- Introduced June 12, 2001
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (47 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Nutrition Assistance for Working Families and Seniors Act of 2001 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to make legal immigrants eligible for food stamp program benefits.Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 respecting the food stamp program to: (1) increase standard income deductions; (2) increase the minimum household allotment; (3) increase the transitional benefits period; (4) provide for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Judiciary
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
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| June 12, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by James T. Walsh (R-N.Y.) |