Protect SNAP Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5349 Protect SNAP Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5349

Protect SNAP Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture from modifying work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).

The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds (including fees) to implement or enforce the Food and Nutrition Service rule titled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Requirements for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents, published on February 1, 2019.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5349

Bill HR 5349 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5349 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 6, 2019. Bill HR 5349's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of December 6, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5349

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

110

Democrat Cosponsors

110

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5349

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Department of Agriculture

- Employment and training programs

- Food assistance and relief

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5349

Protect SNAP Act

To prevent the changing of regulations governing the provision of waivers under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Protect SNAP Act