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Introduced
06/09/2022
06/09/2022
In Committee
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance pro- gram.
AI Summary
This bill, the America Works Act of 2022, seeks to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The key provisions of the bill include: repealing the temporary suspension of work requirements implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, standardizing work requirement exceptions (such as for individuals under 18, over 65, or with dependents), and reforming the percentage of SNAP recipients who can be exempted from work requirements. The bill aims to encourage employment and self-sufficiency among SNAP beneficiaries.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Rodney Davis (R)*,
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Jake Ellzey (R),
Pat Fallon (R),
Michael Guest (R),
Dusty Johnson (R),
Dave Joyce (R),
John Joyce (R),
Jake LaTurner (R),
Barry Loudermilk (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Greg Pence (R),
Austin Scott (R),
William Timmons (R),
Bruce Westerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (on 06/30/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/8004/all-info | 06/10/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8004/BILLS-117hr8004ih.pdf | 06/17/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr8004/BILLS-117hr8004ih.pdf.pdf | 06/17/2022 |
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