legislation: 98-hr-5181
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| 98-hr-5181 | 98 | hr | 5181 | A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to establish a pilot project for rural areas of the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. | Agriculture and Food | 1984-03-19 | 1984-03-26 | Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to establish a food stamp pilot program in rural Alaska. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1989. Limits payments to assistance expenditures and 50 percent of related administrative costs. Requires Alaska to submit (by June 1, 1985) an initial program plan for the Secretary of Agriculture's approval (by August 1, 1985). Authorizes plan revisions subject to the Secretary's approval. Requires such plan to: (1) name a State administering agency; (2) estimate expenditures; (3) assess rural food needs; (4) provide for program reports; and (5) authorize the use of assistance for hunting and fishing equipment. Permits the Secretary to: (1) deny or withhold assistance for plan noncompliance; and (2) provide technical assistance. Requires biennial State program audits. Requires the Secretary to: (1) provide for program review; (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees by March 1 of 1988 and 1989, respectively; and (3) issue final implementing regulations for adjustments to the rural Alaskan thrifty food plan within ten days. Sets forth penalties for misuse of program funds, assets, or property. | 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z |