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- H.R.1576
H.R.1576: Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 6, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 3, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (19 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 6, 2019
Bill Summary
Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2019 This bill allows Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) after submitting a plan of operation that is approved by the Department of Agriculture. (Under current law, the three territories receive block grants instead of participating in SNAP.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |