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- H.R.5220
H.R.5220: Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 5, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2021 This bill sets out a process to enable Puerto Rico to participate as a state in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state receives SNAP funding based on the number of participating households in the state whereas Puerto Rico receives a block grant to fund its nutrition assistance programs instead of participating in SNAP.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 5, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| Sept. 10, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Sept. 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Jenniffer González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico) |