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OH HCR17
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
10/23/2019
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Sobecki
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to eliminate current federal restrictions that deny SNAP benefits to households containing a striking worker
- Current federal law prohibits SNAP eligibility for households with a striker unless they were eligible before the strike began
- Over 1.3 million Ohioans currently receive SNAP benefits at an average monthly issuance of $125
- Resolution argues the restriction punishes children and family members in striking workers' households, potentially causing hunger and malnutrition
- Directs the Ohio House Clerk to transmit copies to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ohio's congressional delegation, and Ohio news media
Legislative Description
Expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to strikers
Health and Human Services : Public Assistance
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Committee: Health
10/23/2019
Committee Referrals
Health10/23/2019
Full Bill Text
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