SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to authorize all states to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) online purchasing program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The program allows approved retail food stores to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefInfectious and parasitic diseasesRetail and wholesale trades
SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020
USA116th CongressHR-6510| House
| Updated: 4/14/2020
SNAP Online Purchasing Flexibility Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to authorize all states to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) online purchasing program during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. The program allows approved retail food stores to accept SNAP benefits through online transactions.
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefInfectious and parasitic diseasesRetail and wholesale trades