HR 4186 · 96th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to authorize eligible households composed entirely of elderly, disabled, or blind persons and their spouses to purchase meals from restaurants with food stamps.

Introduced 1979-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1979-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to authorize the use of food coupons for the purchase of meals in restaurants by members of households composed entirely of persons who are 60 years of age or over or who receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act.…

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