HR 6096 · 95th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Food and Nutrition Program Consolidation and Reorganization Act

Introduced 1977-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Sebelius, Keith G. [R-KS-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1977-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food and Nutrition Program Consolidation and Reorganization Act - Provides the States with the option of consolidating and reorganizing the following food assistance programs: (1) the food stamp program under the Food Stamp Act of 1964, (2) the child feeding programs of the National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act of 1966, and (3) the commodity supplemental food program. Allows any State to participate in the consolidation program, and guarantees that a participating State shall receive the funds it would otherwise have received under the above-mentioned programs. Permits a State to receive a planning grant of up to two percent of the amount that State presently receives under the four existing programs, in order to prepare a consolidated plan conforming to this Act. Sets forth requirements for receiving such a grant. Requires each State desiring to receive funds for the consolidation program to (1) designate a State agency to assess the food and nutrition needs of the States needy population, to formulate and monitor the State consolidation plan and to receive and apportion State and Federal funds earmarked for the program; (2) publish, prior to consolidated assistance an…

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