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IL HR0075

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sue Scherer

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the federal government to allow all foster families to automatically qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits regardless of income level.

  • Recognizes that SNAP is the nation's largest child nutrition program, providing critical nutrition assistance to low-income children and improving food security.

  • States that providing help to foster families can determine whether they can remain together or whether children would need to be removed from the home.

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President, Congressional leadership, all Illinois Congressional Delegation members, and USDA's Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

Legislative Description

SNAP BENEFITS-FOSTER FAMILIES

Last Action

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

5/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Adoption & Child Welfare3/7/2023
Rules2/21/2023

Full Bill Text

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