HR 4232 · 96th Congress · Agriculture and Food

A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to allow a deduction for certain medical and dental expenses in the computation of income for any household which is composed entirely of persons who are age sixty or older or who receive supplemental security income benefits under the Social Security Act.

Introduced 1979-05-24· Sponsored by Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.(1979-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977, with respect to households composed entirely of persons who are 60 years of age or older or who receive supplemental security income benefits under title XVI of the Social Security Act (or who receive aid or assistance under a State plan approved under title I, X, XIV, or XVI of such Act), to entitle such households to a medical expense deduction equal to the amount by which monthly medical or dental care expenses exceeds the amount of the standard deduction (but not to exceed an increment of $100).…

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Cosponsors (5)

2 Democrats3 Republicans