SRES 58 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A resolution to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make a study of the food stamp program and submit legislative recommendations.

Introduced 1975-02-05· Sponsored by Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure passed Senate, roll call #6 (83-0).(1975-02-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedSenate · 1975-02-05
Yea 83Nay 0
PassedSenate · 1975-02-05
Yea 83Nay 0

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make a study of the food stamp program. Directs the Secretary to provide the Congress by June 30, 1975, recommendations for legislative changes. Specifies that such recommendations shall include changes which will: (1) disqualify those with adequate incomes from receiving stamps; (2) reduce administrative complexities; (3) accountability; and (4) increase penalties for those who abuse the program.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican