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No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 12:10 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3460

No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020

This bill revises eligibility requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to disqualify an individual from receiving SNAP benefits if the individual is convicted of a crime related to terrorism and is not in compliance with the terms of the sentence, is a fleeing felon, or is violating a condition of probation or parole.

Current Status of Bill S 3460

Bill S 3460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2020. Bill S 3460 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2020.  Bill S 3460's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 12, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3460

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3460

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3460

No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020
No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2020
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to disqualify certain convicted felons from eligibility in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

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