HR 2126 · 96th Congress · Agriculture and Food
A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to eliminate certain restrictions on excess shelter expense deductions with respect to households which are composed entirely of persons who are age 65 or older or who are recipients of benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1979-02-13)
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Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to remove the $75 limit on the excess shelter expense deduction in the computation of household income for households composed entirely of persons who are age 65 or older, or who receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act.…
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Cosponsors (20)
17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent