H.R. 4420 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2016
H.R. 4420 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 1, 2016, sponsored by Bruce Poliquin with 45 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 45
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
No Welfare for Terrorists Act of 2016 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make convicted terrorists ineligible to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce Poliquin (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition. (Feb 17, 2016)
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