SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2017

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Bill Number

HR 2684

Introduced

May 25, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Employment and training programs Food assistance and relief Poverty and welfare assistance

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Summary

SNAP Work Opportunities Act of 2017

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) beneficiaries from work requirements if they are not offered a position in a state job training or workfare program.

Actions

Jun 26, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
May 25, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 25, 2017

Introduced in House

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