H.R. 4540 is the SNAP Empowerment and Accountability Act of 2016, introduced in the House on 2016-02-11 by Robert Aderholt (R-AL). It addresses agriculture and food policy and has 3 cosponsors.

Who sponsored H.R. 4540?

H.R. 4540 was sponsored by Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and has 3 cosponsors in Congress. Robert Aderholt introduced this agriculture and food bill in the House on 2016-02-11.

How many cosponsors does H.R. 4540 have?

H.R. 4540 has 3 cosponsors in Congress. The bill was introduced by Robert Aderholt (R-AL). It addresses agriculture and food policy.

H.R. 4540: SNAP Empowerment and Accountability Act of 2016

Q: What is the status of H.R. 4540?

H.R. 4540 is currently in committee. Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.. Introduced on 2016-02-11 by Robert Aderholt, it has 3 cosponsors.

Introduced Feb 11, 20163 cosponsors

Sponsor

Robert Aderholt

Republican · AL

Bill Progress

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Latest Action · Feb 11, 2016

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Assigned to Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. for review

HR4540 Legislative Journey

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Committee Action

Feb 11, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

About the Sponsor

Robert Aderholt

Republican, Alabama's 4th congressional district · 29 years in Congress

Committees: Appropriations

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Cosponsors (3)

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All 3 cosponsors are Republicans. Cosponsors represent 2 states: Alabama, Florida.

3Republicans·2 states

Cory Mills

Republican · FL

Barry Moore

Republican · AL

Gus Bilirakis

Republican · FL

H.R. 4540 Quick Facts

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Chamber: House
Policy: Agriculture and Food
Introduced: Feb 11, 2016

Assigned to Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. for review

Feb 11, 2016

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H.R. 4540 Bill Text

“To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the ability of an individual entitled to Post-9/11 education benefits to transfer such benefits to dependents.”

Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office

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