A bill to increase the fiscal year 1979 authorization for appropriations for the food stamp program.

S. 1309 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Jun 11, 1979, sponsored by Herman Talmadge. Congress held 12 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 11, 1979
Policy area: Social welfare
Public law: Public Law 96-249

Sponsor

Herman Talmadge (D-GA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 11, 1979
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawMay 26, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend mcgovern amendment to S. 1309, food stamp program authorization, by removing from the bill the…Senate · Jul 23, 1979
To agree to a substitute for S. 1309, food stamp program authorization. The mcgovern amendment allows the…Senate · Jul 23, 1979
To amend S. 1309, food stamps authorization, by reinstating the purchase requirement for food stamps…House · May 8, 1980
To amend S. 1309 by reducing the food stamp benefits to those households which include children receiving…House · May 8, 1980
To amend S. 1309 by limiting eligibility for the food stamp program to households with gross incomes below…House · May 8, 1980
To amend S. 1309 by reinstating the purchase requirement except in households with a member who is over 60…House · May 8, 1980
To amend S. 1309 by providing for repayment of certain excess food stamp benefits. (motion passed)House · May 8, 1980
To amend S. 1309 by converting the food stamp program into a block grant program effective in fiscal 1982…House · May 8, 1980
To pass S. 1309. (motion passed)House · May 8, 1980
To agree to the conference report on S. 1309. (motion passed)House · May 14, 1980
To recommit with instructions the conference report on S. 1309, authorizing additional supplemental funds…Senate · May 14, 1980
To agree to the conference report of S. 1309, supplemental food stamp authorization. (motion passed)Senate · May 14, 1980

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