(H.R. 2112) On an amendment that would have made it more difficult for low-income families to receive food stamps
senate Roll Call 182
Oct 20, 2011
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This was a vote on an amendment by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL) that would have made it more difficult for low-income families to receive food stamps. Specifically, the amendment would prohibit states from for making people who are eligible for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program (which provides financial assistance to poor families) automatically eligible for food stamps. Thus, if the amendment were to become law, TANF recipients seeking food stamps would have to prove that they were eligible for such food aid through a separate process. This amendment was offered to legislation that would provide annual funding in fiscal year 2012 for Agriculture, Transportation, and Commerce department programs. |
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