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- H.R.1470
H.R.1470: Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 27, 2019
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2019 This bill reduces administrative requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), authorizes funding to increase access to SNAP offices, and authorizes grants for community-based nonprofits to expand anti-hunger activities. The bill repeals existing provisions regarding administrative costs and authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 27, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |