H.R. 3233 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Eliminate Auto Test (EAT) Act of 2011
H.R. 3233 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Oct 14, 2011, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 42 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 14, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Eliminate Auto Test (EAT) Act of 2011 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude the value of vehicles used for household transportation, or to obtain or continue employment, from the resource limitation for purposes of supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP, formerly food stamps) eligibility.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 14, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture . (Nov 8, 2011)
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