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H.R.5802: Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about crime and law enforcement
- Introduced April 15, 2008
- Latest Major Action Nov. 19, 2008
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2008 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of food stamp eligibility for a person convicted of a felony which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance. .
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
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April 15, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |