H.R. 5349 · 116th Congress
Protect SNAP Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rosa DeLauro
- Introduced
- 2019-12-06
- Latest action
- 2019-12-06 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protect SNAP Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from modifying work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds (including fees) to implement or enforce the Food and Nutrition Service rule titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents, published on February 1, 2019.