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OH HCR15
Concurrent Resolution
Status
9/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Ingram
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to maintain states' flexibility in administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Notes that over 1.3 million Ohioans currently receive SNAP benefits at an average monthly issuance of $125.
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Opposes proposed USDA administrative regulations that would impose stricter program eligibility standards and increase administrative burdens on states.
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Warns that finalized regulations would constrain state flexibility and result in loss of SNAP benefits for currently eligible individuals.
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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