United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 I cosponsors

HR 4280 — Puerto Rico Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Restoration Act of 2012

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Puerto Rico Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Restoration Act of 2012 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to: (1) include Puerto Rico in the definition of state for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) eligibility, and (2) remove Puerto Rico from the consolidated block grant program upon the effective date of the amendments made by this Act. Provides for the application by, and approval of, retail food stores in Puerto Rico for program participation.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1644)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4280 do?
Puerto Rico Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Restoration Act of 2012 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (formerly known as the Food Stamp Act of 1977) to: (1) include Puerto Rico in the definition of state for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly food stamp) eligibility, and (2) remove Puerto Rico from the consolidated block grant program upon the effective date of the amendments made by this Act. Provides for the application by, and approval of, retail food stores in Puerto Rico for program participation.
Who sponsors HR 4280?
HR 4280 is sponsored by Pedro Pierluisi (N).
What is the current status of HR 4280?
This bill died with 112th 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 4280?
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