Food Security Improvement Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 14, 2013)
Food Security Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan. Sets forth required adjustments.
Authorizes SNAP appropriations through FY2015.
Revises funding provisions for consolidated block grants for Puerto Rico and American Samoa.
Extends the availability of commodities for the emergency food assistance program through FY2015.
What just happenedJun 25, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 14, 2013
- Jun 25, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 14, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House