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House committee advances bill requiring periodic review of SNAP distribution schedule
Summary
The Human Services Committee voted to report House Bill 749, which would require the Department of Human Services to periodically review Pennsylvania’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program distribution schedule and share evaluations with the committee.
Representative Madsen introduced House Bill 749, which would require the Department of Human Services to periodically review and assess the state’s SNAP distribution schedule to ensure it meets the needs of recipients and retailers.
The measure, which amends Act 21 of 1967 (the Human Services Code) as it relates to public assistance, passed out of the Human Services Committee with no negative votes. Representative Serrato seconded consideration of the bill.
"This legislation aims to evaluate and…
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