HR 1760 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to grant a waiver from the work requirements for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on account of an area's high unemployment rate or limited employment availability for individuals who reside in the area.
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to waive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) work requirements for individuals who reside in areas with an unemployment rate above 10% or an insufficient number of jobs.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html March 28, 2017
Action History
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Sponsors
- Glenn Grothman · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Grothman, Glenn Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 1760 do?
- This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Secretary of Agriculture's authority to waive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) work requirements for individuals who reside in areas with an unemployment rate above 10% or an insufficient number of jobs.
- Who sponsors HR 1760?
- HR 1760 is sponsored by Grothman, Glenn (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 1760?
- This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 1760?
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