A bill to amend the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to establish an optional block grant program for States.
Food Stamp Optional Block Grant Act of 1985 - Amends the Food Stamp Act to permit States to choose a nutritional assistance block grant option in place of the existing food stamp program.
Sets forth program provisions, including direct grants to Indian tribes or tribal organizations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.
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