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Kevin Roberts: I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To improve and extend certain nutrition programs) On page 355, between lines 7 and 8, insert the following: SEC. 40__. RESTORING PROGRAM INTEGRITY TO CATEGORICAL ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--The second sentence of section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(a)) is amended by striking ``receives benefits under a State program'' and inserting ``receives assistance (as defined in section 260.31 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 2013) under a State program''. (b) Resources.--Section 5(j) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(j)) is amended by striking ``receives benefits under a State program'' and inserting ``receives assistance (as defined in section 260.31 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on January 1, 2013) under a State program''. Beginning on page 355, strike line 8 and all that follows through page 357, line 15, and insert the following: SEC. 4002. ELIMINATING THE LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE LOOPHOLE. (a) In General.--Section 5 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.…
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May 21, 2013

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