118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1489 — SNAP Back Act of 2023

“To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal the drug felon ban for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Mar 9, 2023

Last action Apr 5, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

Step 1

Introduced

Mar 9, 2023

Step 2

Referred

Apr 5, 2023

Agriculture

Step 3

Committee

Step 4

House floor

Step 5

Senate

Step 6

Resolve Changes

Step 7

Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill reinstates eligibility for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for individuals who are convicted of certain drug-related offenses.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Apr 5, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Mar 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.