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OH HCR17

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Sobecki

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

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

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