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OH HCR15

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

9/24/2019

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Ingram

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain states' flexibility in administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

  • Notes that over 1.3 million Ohioans currently receive SNAP benefits at an average monthly issuance of $125.

  • Opposes proposed USDA administrative regulations that would impose stricter program eligibility standards and increase administrative burdens on states.

  • Warns that finalized regulations would constrain state flexibility and result in loss of SNAP benefits for currently eligible individuals.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the USDA Secretary, Ohio's congressional delegation, and Ohio news media.

Legislative Description

Afford states flexibility-supplemental nutrition assistance

Health and Human Services : Public Assistance

Last Action

Introduced and Referred to Committee: Health

9/24/2019

Committee Referrals

Health9/24/2019

Full Bill Text

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