HR-228 : Still Just a Bill


SNAP Fraud Prevention Act of 2013 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the payment of a deposit fee in excess of any state fee reimbursement to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) for the return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with SNAP benefits.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-02-04CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.House committee actions
2013-01-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.House floor actions
2013-01-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
Related Subjects
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
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