Food Stamp Optional Block Grant Act of 1983

Summary

Food Stamp Optional Block Grant Act of 1983 - Authorizes a State to elect to operate a low-income nutritional assistance block grant program to finance expenditures for food assistance for needy persons. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide such States with a block grant in an amount based on a percentage of the fiscal year funds appropriated for the food stamp program. Authorizes the Secretary, at the request of an Indian tribe or tribal organization within a block grant State, to reserve a determined amount of such grant for the direct use of such tribe. Sets forth procedures for application and requirements for eligibility for block grants. Prohibits the use of such grants for construction. Sets forth procedures for the Secretary and the Comptroller General to assure compliance with this section.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 May 1983

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