H.R. 1276 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017
H.R. 1276 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 1, 2017, sponsored by Alma S. Adams with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to revise the requirements for calculating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) benefits. The bill increases the minimum SNAP benefit and requires benefits to be calculated using a low-cost food plan.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Alma S. Adams (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 117 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (Mar 23, 2017)
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 115th Congress
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- H.R. 2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
- H.R. 113: Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017
- H.R. 2401: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017
- H.R. 2436: Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2017
- H.R. 2996: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 3402: Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
- H.R. 3871: Organic Farmer and Consumer Protection Act of 2017
- H.R. 4058: SALE Act of 2017
- H.R. 4265: Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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