SNAP PLUS Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:10:46Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7271 SNAP PLUS Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:10 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7271

SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2020 or the SNAP PLUS Act of 2020

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase items such as vitamins, household supplies, personal hygiene items, and menstrual hygiene products. Additionally, the bill requires specified annual increases for the value of the allotment of SNAP benefits that state agencies are authorized to issue to eligible households.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7271

Bill HR 7271 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7271 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 18, 2020. Bill HR 7271's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. as of August 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7271

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7271

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Cosmetics and personal care

- Food assistance and relief

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Nutrition and diet

- Poverty and welfare assistance

- Women's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7271

SNAP PLUS Act of 2020

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and to increase the amount of such benefits.

SNAP PLUS Act of 2020

‘SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2020