S 255 · 93th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to repeal certain provisions, which become effective January 1, 1974, of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 and section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949 relating to eligibility to participate in the food stamp program and the direct commodity distribution program.

Introduced 1973-01-09· Sponsored by Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO]· Senate

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Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.(1973-01-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that a person eligible to receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (Grants to States for Aid to the Aged, Blind, or Disabled; Medicaid) may still be considered to be a member of a household or an elderly person eligible for benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, and for surplus food programs under the Agricultural Act of 1949 present law removes eligibility effective January 1, 1974. (Amends 7 U.S.C. 2012(e); 1431))…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans