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- H.R.208
H.R.208: Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about agriculture and food
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2013
- Latest Major Action Feb. 4, 2013
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to replace current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps) 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. Beyond the Soup...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Jan. 4, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |