House
Mar 23, 2016

To provide clarity regarding States' ability to manage the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and to provide States with funding to treat drug addiction in the SNAP population.

Summary

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SNAP Empowerment and Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to permit states to use drug test results for determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). The Substance Abuse and Mental...

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Introduced(2/11/16)
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Passed House
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RA

Mr. Aderholt

House (R) Alabama – 4

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Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Mar 23, 2016