US HB8499 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 1 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-12-03 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Revises the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase diapering supplies (e.g., diapers, diaper wipes, and diaper cream) for children not more than three years of age.
Title
SNAP for Infant Care Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] | Rep. Michael San Nicolas [D-GU] | Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ] | Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-03 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Agriculture and food
Child health
Food assistance and relief
Health technology, devices, supplies
Poverty and welfare assistance
Child health
Food assistance and relief
Health technology, devices, supplies
Poverty and welfare assistance
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8499/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8499/BILLS-116hr8499ih.pdf |
