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- H.R.6846
H.R.6846: Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2020
- Latest Major Action Aug. 13, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (8 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 12, 2020
Bill Summary
Equitable Nutrition Assistance for the Territories Act of 2020 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 (USDA). (Under current law, the three territories receive block grants instead of participating in SNAP.)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 13, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| May 12, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| May 12, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) |