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IN HR0004

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Kubacki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Indiana House of Representatives urges Congress to pass legislation including personal hygiene items in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

  • Identifies that individuals with low or no income cannot afford necessary personal hygiene items currently excluded from SNAP coverage.

  • States that access to hygiene items is necessary for individuals to obtain employment and maintain health.

  • Requires the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit the resolution to Indiana's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to add personal hygiene items to the SNAP program.

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Public Health

1/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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