Remove Servicemembers from Food Stamps Act of 2000

Summary

Remove Servicemembers from Food Stamps Act of 2000 - Requires the Secretary of the military department concerned, upon application by an enlisted member in pay grade E-5 or below, to pay such member a special subsistence allowance of $180 for each month during which such member is eligible to receive food stamp assistance. Terminates such eligibility upon: (1) termination of food stamp eligibility; (2) payment of such allowance for 12 consecutive months; (3) promotion to a higher grade; or (4) transfer to a permanent change of station. Requires the member to furnish appropriate documentation of his or her eligibility for food stamp assistance. Makes such allowance an addition to the basic allowance for subsistence. Terminates such authority on September 30, 2005. Requires, until 2005, an annual report from the Comptroller General to Congress on the number of military personnel eligible for food stamp assistance.

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Timeline

1. 29 March 2000

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1906)

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2. 29 March 2000

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1905-1906)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 March 2000

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 29 March 2000 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [D-AL] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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