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FL S0814
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AI Summary
- Requests the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a new study on the foods typically purchased by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households
- Notes that the most recent USDA study on SNAP purchasing patterns used point-of-sale data from 2011, making the information over a decade old
- SNAP benefits may be used to purchase any food intended for human consumption but cannot be used for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hot foods, or hot food products prepared for immediate consumption
- Directs the Florida Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, the President, leaders of both chambers of Congress, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation
- Sponsored by Senator Gruters and the Senate Committee on Agriculture as a non-binding Senate Memorial (not a law) urging federal action
Legislative Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/Study Request
Last Action
Died in Rules
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules3/15/2023
Full Bill Text
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