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- H.R.176
H.R.176: Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (20 Democrats, 1 Independent)
Bill Summary
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to replace current supplemental nutrition assistance program (formerly known as the food stamp program) administrative cost provisions with provisions authorizing 75% reimbursement for specified state activities to increase program access. States that fingerprinting shall not be required for program participation....
(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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| Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |