H.R. 8499 — Introduced in House

I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8499 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2020Ms. Speier (for herself, Mr. San Nicolas, Mr. Sires, and Mr. Cohen) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit the use of benefits to purchase diapering supplies for small children. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the SNAP for Infant Care Act of 2020. 2. Amendments Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended— (1) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: (g–1) Diapering supplies The term diapering supplies includes diapers, diaper wipes, diaper cream, and related items necessary for safe diapering. , and (2) in subsection (k) by inserting diapering supplies for a child not more that 3 years of age, after of this subsection,. 3. Effective date This Act, and the amendments made by this Act, shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st month that begins not less than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.