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Introduced
07/27/2020
07/27/2020
In Committee
09/03/2020
09/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To extend existing supplemental nutrition assistance program flexibilities for States during the COVID-19 pandemic. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Emergency SNAP Flexibilities Extension Act, extends existing supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) flexibilities for states during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, it allows state agencies to extend certification periods, adjust periodic reporting requirements, and modify interview requirements for SNAP applicants and participants through June 30, 2021. The bill also suspends certain quality control review requirements for state agencies from June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress by June 30, 2022, evaluating the use of waivers, adjustments, and other flexibilities in SNAP during the COVID-19 public health emergency and recommending any additional waivers or flexibilities needed for future public health emergencies.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (17)
Marcia Fudge (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Jason Crow (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Susan Davis (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (on 09/03/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7794/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7794/BILLS-116hr7794ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7794/BILLS-116hr7794ih.pdf.pdf |
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