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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 6, 1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Commodity Distribution Title II: Simplification and Reform of Food Stamp Program Subtitle A: Simplified Food Stamp Program and State Assistance for Needy Families Subtitle B: Food Stamp Program Food Stamp Program and Commodity Distribution Act - Title I: Commodity Distribution - Commodity Distribution Act of 1995 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase and distribute food assistance commodities to the States. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes allocation guidelines. Obligates funds for a commodity supplemental food program for women, infants, and children or the elderly. Repeals specified food and commodity distribution programs. Title II: Simplification and Reform of Food Stamp Program - Food Stamp Simplification and Reform Act of 1995 - Subtitle A: Simplified Food Stamp Program and State Assistance for Needy Families - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to revise specified provisions (including disqualifications) of the food stamp program and the temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) block grant. Subtitle B: Food Stamp Program - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to: (1) limit certain deduction and benefit increases; (2) revise work requirements; (3) encourage electronic benefit transfer systems; (4) eliminate minimum allotment annual increases; and (5) permit work supplementation or support program funds to be used under TANF.
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Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] · R–KS
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For Further Action See H.R.4.
For Further Action See H.R.1214.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-77.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-77.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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