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H.R. 596 (111th)

Economic Recovery Through Increased Feeding Act of 2009

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Introduced

15 January 2009

Last action

23 April 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9]

Subjects

Agriculture, Energy

Source updated

14 August 2025

Agriculture · Energy

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Summary

Economic Recovery Through Increased Feeding Act of 2009 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (the Food Stamp Act of 1977 as renamed by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008) to increase to 12 months the amount of time certain work capable adults can receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits (formerly, food stamp benefits). Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to require appropriate states to: (1) submit to the Secretary reports identifying SNAP participation in the 25 largest U.S. cities; and (2) implement practices to increase program participation in cities where eligible household participation is less than 85%. Increases funding for grants to increase program participation. Directs the Secretary to carry out a program to support the use of electronic benefits transfers for federal nutrition programs at farmers' markets.

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Timeline

  1. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 January 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 April 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: Committee

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