HR 1997 · 104th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Food Stamp Flexibility and Commodity Distribution Consolidation Act of 1995
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.(1995-07-11)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Food Stamp Program Subtitle A: State Flexibility Subtitle B: Vitamins and Minerals Subtitle C: Technical Amendments Subtitle D: Authorization Title II: Community Distribution Subtitle A: Emergency Food Assistance Program Subtitle B: Commodity Supplemental Food Program Food Stamp Flexibility and Commodity Distribution Consolidation Act of 1995 - Title I: Food Stamp Program - Subtitle A: State Flexibility - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (Act) to establish a maximum 24-month food stamp program (program) authorization period. (Sec. 103) Requires cooperation with child support agencies in order to maintain program eligibility. (Sec. 105) Authorizes an optional combined program allotment. (Sec. 106) Revises: (1) food stamp office operating provisions; and (2) expedited coupon service requirements. (Sec. 107) Eliminates certain certification personnel training requirements. (Sec. 109) Permits States to use income and eligibility verification systems other than a specified Social Security Act system. (Sec. 110) Directs program overissuances to be collected by: (1) allotment reduction; (2) unemployment compensation recovery; or (3) Federal pay or income tax r…
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