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Introduced
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
In Committee
11/07/2017
11/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Nourishing Our Golden Years Act This bill amends the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a minimum certification period of one year for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). During the certification period, a participant in the program may continue to receive benefits without a formal review of eligibility. (The CSFP provides supplemental food to low-income elderly persons who are at least 60 years of age. Certification periods currently vary by state.) Upon the request of a state, the Department of Agriculture must approve a state certification period of more than year, if, on an annual basis, the local agency administering the program: (1) verifies the address and continued interest of each participant in receiving benefits; and (2) has sufficient reason to determine that the participant still meets the income eligibility standards, which may include a determination that the participant has a fixed income.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to establish a minimum certification period of one year for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). The CSFP provides supplemental food to low-income elderly persons who are at least 60 years old. Currently, certification periods vary by state. This bill requires states to set a minimum certification period of one year, during which participants can continue receiving benefits without a formal review of their eligibility. States can request to extend the certification period beyond one year, if the local agency administering the program verifies the participant's address and continued interest in receiving benefits, and has sufficient reason to determine the participant still meets the income eligibility standards, which may include having a fixed income.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 11/07/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2085/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2085/BILLS-115s2085is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2085/BILLS-115s2085is.pdf.pdf |
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