United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 5642 — To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the eligibility disqualification for certain convicted felons.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

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Summary

Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strike a provision that allows individuals convicted of felonies that would otherwise disqualify them from receiving benefits under the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to still receive benefits unless they also: failed to comply with the terms of the sentence; fled to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement; or violated a condition of probation or parole.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5642 do?
Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strike a provision that allows individuals convicted of felonies that would otherwise disqualify them from receiving benefits under the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to still receive benefits unless they also: failed to comply with the terms of the sentence; fled to avoid prosecution, custody, or confinement; or violated a condition of probation or parole.
Who sponsors HR 5642?
HR 5642 is sponsored by Tom Reed (R).
What is the current status of HR 5642?
This bill died with 113th 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 5642?
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