PRINTER'S NO. 422
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
435
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY TOBASH, PYLE, MILLARD, RYAN, GREINER, DUNBAR,
BERNSTINE, ROTHMAN, FEE, KEEFER, B. MILLER, JAMES, TOPPER,
SAYLOR, MACKENZIE, IRVIN, SIMMONS, PICKETT, DUSH, STAATS,
JONES, GROVE, ZIMMERMAN AND HERSHEY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, FEBRUARY 11, 2019
AN ACT
Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An
act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public
welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in general powers and
duties, providing for work requirements for the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known
as the Human Services Code, is amended by adding a section to
read:
Section 217. Work Requirements for the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program.--(a) The department may not apply
for, accept or renew a waiver of requirements established under
section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (Public Law
88-525, 7 U.S.C. § 2015(o)) without prior approval of the
General Assembly.
(b) To the extent permitted by Federal law, as a condition
of participation and continuing eligibility for food assistance,
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