H.RES.564: Recognizing the critical importance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), formerly called the food stamp program.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
  • Introduced Feb. 27, 2012
  • Latest Major Action April 12, 2012

Bill Summary

Recognizes: (1) that no ethnic, demographic, religious, or cultural group has been unaffected by our economic struggles; and (2) the significance of the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). Supports adequate funding for SNAP as a means of preventing hunger and strengthening the nation.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .
Feb. 27, 2012

Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

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