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H.R.7916: Removing Barriers to Basic Needs Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced July 31, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 31, 2020
Bill Summary
Removing Barriers to Basic Needs Act of 2020 This bill modifies eligibility requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to temporarily waive requirements related to the denial of assistance and benefits for certain drug-related convictions. Any state law, policy, or regulation that imposes conditions on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| July 31, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 31, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) |