H.R. 2809 · 116th Congress
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Lee
- Introduced
- 2019-05-16
- Latest action
- 2019-06-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Summary
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.)