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Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1470| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2019
Jose E. Serrano

Jose E. Serrano

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 201 9 This bill reduces administrative requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), authorizes funding to increase access to SNAP offices, and authorizes grants for community-based nonprofits to expand anti-hunger activities. The bill repeals existing provisions regarding administrative costs and authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to pay 75% of the administrative costs for state agencies to carry out new activities to increase the operating hours of SNAP offices, reduce wait times, accept online applications, upgrade technology, and provide a checklist of required documents. If a state agency believes that information provided by a SNAP applicant is incorrect or incomplete, the agency must notify the applicant in writing and include instructions for providing the required information. A state may not require an appplicant to appear in person unless the information is not provided in response to the request or cannot be verified. State agencies may not require fingerprints for any member of a household to participate in SNAP or receive benefits. USDA must report annually to Congress on the comparative progress of states in improving access to SNAP. The bill also establishes a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program to provide grants to community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups for programs and technical assistance to reduce hunger, increase the use of nutrition assistance and anti-poverty programs, bolster food security, assist individuals and families to develop assets, promote economic independence, improve nutrition, and reduce obesity.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Agriculture and Food

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Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-1470| House 
| Updated: 3/27/2019
Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 201 9 This bill reduces administrative requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), authorizes funding to increase access to SNAP offices, and authorizes grants for community-based nonprofits to expand anti-hunger activities. The bill repeals existing provisions regarding administrative costs and authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to pay 75% of the administrative costs for state agencies to carry out new activities to increase the operating hours of SNAP offices, reduce wait times, accept online applications, upgrade technology, and provide a checklist of required documents. If a state agency believes that information provided by a SNAP applicant is incorrect or incomplete, the agency must notify the applicant in writing and include instructions for providing the required information. A state may not require an appplicant to appear in person unless the information is not provided in response to the request or cannot be verified. State agencies may not require fingerprints for any member of a household to participate in SNAP or receive benefits. USDA must report annually to Congress on the comparative progress of states in improving access to SNAP. The bill also establishes a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program to provide grants to community-based nonprofit feeding and anti-hunger groups for programs and technical assistance to reduce hunger, increase the use of nutrition assistance and anti-poverty programs, bolster food security, assist individuals and families to develop assets, promote economic independence, improve nutrition, and reduce obesity.
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Timeline
Feb 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 28, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Mar 27, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • February 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 28, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • March 27, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Jose E. Serrano

Jose E. Serrano

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (11)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AlaskaCaliforniaCaribbean areaChild healthCongressional oversightConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingGeorgiaGovernment information and archivesIllinoisIndianaIntergovernmental relationsIowaKentuckyMarylandMissouriNew York CityNew York StateNutrition and dietOhioPennsylvaniaPerformance measurementPoverty and welfare assistancePuerto RicoSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local financeState and local government operationsTexasVirginiaWest VirginiaWisconsin