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- H.R.197
H.R.197: Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2013
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2013
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Food Assistance to Improve Reintegration Act of 2013 - Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the denial of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) eligibility of a person convicted of a felony which has as an element the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |