H.R. 1021 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Senior Nutrition Act of 2003
H.R. 1021 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 27, 2003, sponsored by Loretta Sanchez with 43 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 43
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Senior Nutrition Act of 2003 - Amends the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 to make a person who is at least 60 years old eligible for the commodity supplemental food program if such person: (1) is eligible for the food stamp program; or (2) has a household income that is not more than185 percent of Federal poverty income guidelines.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Loretta Sanchez (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 27, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. (Mar 18, 2003)
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