HR 7887 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1964.

Introduced 1975-06-13· Sponsored by Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 94-428.(1975-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 1976, no individual who receives supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act, or State supplementary payments under such Act, shall be considered to be a member of a household for any purpose of the Food Stamp Act for any month during such period, if, such individual resides in a State which provides State supplementary payments, the level of which has been found by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to have been specifically increased so as to include the bonus value of food stamps. Authorizes the use of food coupons by disabled individuals unable to prepare their own meals for the purchase of meals prepared by a governmental or nonprofit organization. Revises the food stamp certification procedure.…

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