To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require States to include a photograph on electronic benefit cards issued to provide supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5235

This bill revises provisions related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to require states to include a photograph of one or more members of a household on electronic benefit cards that are issued to provide program benefits.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5235

Bill HR 5235 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 21, 2019. Bill HR 5235 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on November 21, 2019. Bill HR 5235's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. as of December 13, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5235

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5235

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Food assistance and relief

- Photography and imaging

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5235

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require States to include a photograph on electronic benefit cards issued to provide supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.