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S.2667: Making Essentials Available and Lawful (MEAL) Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 5, 2021
- Latest Major Action Aug. 5, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 5, 2021
Bill Summary
Making Essentials Available and Lawful (MEAL) Act of 2021 This bill repeals a lifetime ban that prohibits individuals convicted of certain offenses related to the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or assistance under programs funded by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grants. Any state law that imposes conditions on eligibility...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Aug. 5, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |