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H.R. 2809

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Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
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Committee
Latest Action · June 10, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 16, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. Barbara LeeD
Cosponsors (38)
38D 0R
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Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019 This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). (Under current law, the requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.)

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