Food Stamp Cost Reduction Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food Stamp Cost Reduction Act of 1982 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to require that eligible households be charged for food stamp allotments issued to them. Exempts from such charge: (1) households that contain a member who is 60 years of age or over, or who is receiving supplemental security income benefits or disability payments under the Social Security Act; and (2) households with income less than $30 per month for a family of four. Establishes a separate account in the Treasury for the deposit of funds derived from such charges. Requires States to institute procedures under which an eligible household may have charges for allotments deducted from payments received under title IV of the Social Security Act (Aid and Services to Needy Families with Children). Requires a State agency to deposit into the separate account sums derived from negligence or fraud on the part of the agency. Requires that appropriations in excess of the charges paid by eligible households be deposited into the account. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to make cost adjustments in the thrifty food plan to reflect the age and sex of the members of an eligible household. Includes energy assistance p…