HR 8820 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act.

Introduced 1975-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Mezvinsky, Edward [D-IA-1]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1975-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Revises the Food Stamp Act by (1) redefining household in the case of non-related individuals over age 60; (2) revising eligibility standards to exclude from income payments made to a household by a governmental agency which are earmarked for a specific purpose, and (3) permitting eligible elderly, housebound, or handicapped individuals to use coupons to purchase prepared meals.…

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