Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

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Bill Number

HR 5346

Introduced

Sep 23, 2021

Latest Action

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

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Topics

Agriculture and Food

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Summary

Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

This bill facilitates the participation of military households in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by excluding from income limits the housing allowance provided to members of the Armed Forces and modifying administration and other aspects of the program.

Actions

Oct 6, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Sep 23, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 23, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1015)
Sep 23, 2021

Introduced in House

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