HR 5208 · 100th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to repeal the limitation on the eligibility of, and benefits available to, households that include a member who is on strike.

Introduced 1988-08-11· Sponsored by Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.(1988-08-25)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to repeal the limitation on the eligibility of, and benefits available to, households that include a member who is on strike.…

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Cosponsors (12)

12 Democrats
Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6]CA
Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12]NY
Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]DC
Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29]CA
Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]TX
Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]CA
Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]MA
Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26]CA
Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]MN
Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]CT
Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17]NY
Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4]CA