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H.R. 3436 (103rd)

To amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to ensure adequate access to retail food stores by recipients of food stamps and to maintain the integrity of the Food Stamp Program.

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3 November 1993

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For Further Action See S.1777.

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Summary

Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to redefine "retail food store" for purposes of food stamp program (program) eligibility as a store that sells food for home preparation and consumption and: (1) has 50 percent of its total sales volume in staple foods (as defined by this Act); or (2) offers on a continuous basis food in each of four staple food categories, including sales of perishable foods in at least two of such categories. Permits the use of program application information by Federal or State enforcement authorities and establishes fine and imprisonment penalties for information misuse. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to use specified funds for demonstration projects aimed at coupon trafficking.

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