HR 1268 · 96th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide that individuals who participate in psychiatric residential treatment programs shall be eligible to receive food stamps.

Introduced 1979-01-22· Sponsored by Rep. Young, C. W. Bill [R-FL-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1979-01-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to grant eligibility to receive food stamps to individuals who participate in psychiatric residential treatment programs conducted by a private nonprofit organization or institution which is approved, licensed, or certified by the State for meals prepared and served under such programs.…

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