H.R. 3982 · 97th Congress · enacted
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981
Became Public Law No: 97-35.
Latest official action 1981-08-13 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
(Measure passed House, amended (inserted text of H.R. 3964), roll call #113 (232-193)) Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 - Title I: House Committee on Agriculture - Subtitle A - Food Stamp Reductions in Authorizations for Appropriations - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to redefine the term "household" for the purpose of such Act. Excludes boarders from certain food stamp eligibility requirements. Provides for an annual adjustment of the thrifty food plan in lieu of a semi-annual adjustment. Makes the household income eligibility standard 130 percent of the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget. Increases the standard deduction in computing income for eligible households and the excess shelter expense deduction for such household. Revises retrospective accounting procedures to calculate income for households that derive their income in a period shorter than a year. Prohibits a household from receiving an increased allotment as the result of a decrease in income due to a member of such household being on strike. Increases the food stamp benefit reduction rate for determining a household's actual monthly benefits. Revises the procedures for eligibility disqualifications and claims collections. Repeals the increases in dependent care deductions for working adults and medical deductions for the elderly and disabled. Converts…
Congressional Research Service · 1981-06-26
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