Introduced
by
To authorize a $5,000 fine for a merchant who makes a deal with a person to swap food purchased with food stamps (now provided through “bridge cards”) for any product that is not eligible to buy with food stamps. A food stamp beneficiary who did this would be prohibited from getting more food stamps in the future.
Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Human Services
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
