Food Assistance for the Homeless Act - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to authorize food stamp program outreach activities for the homeless.
Amends the definitions of "food," "household," and "retail food store" to permit the homeless to use food stamps to buy prepared meals from government-approved nonprofit shelters or eating establishments.
Amends the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to increase FY 1987 authorizations of appropriations for surplus commodity storage and distribution.
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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