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S.2477: SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2018
About This Bill
- Introduced March 1, 2018
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 1, 2018
Bill Summary
SNAP Work Opportunities and Veteran Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program. The bill also exempts from work requirements veterans who are participating in certain programs administered by the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| March 1, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |