HR 177 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Food Assistance for the Homeless Act of 1987
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing Two Hours of General Debate; Waiving All Points of Order.(1987-03-04)
Plain Language Summary
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Food Assistance for the Homeless Act of 1987 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to authorize food stamp outreach to homeless persons. Increases and extends the shelter deduction cap. Provides that third party payments for temporary housing lacking cooking or refrigeration facilities shall not be considered household income for food stamp benefit purposes. Amends the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to authorize FY 1988 appropriations for food stamp storage and distribution costs.…
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Cosponsors (19)
18 Democrats1 Republican