S. 3368 (112th): A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act to prohibit the provision of funds made available to carry out that Act in any State that allows income deductions for controlled substances, including medical marijuana.

Introduced:
Jul 10, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Pat Roberts [R-KS]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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7/10/2012--Introduced.
Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit any funds made available to carry out such Act from being provided to households in any state that allows income deductions for schedule I controlled substances, including medical marijuana.

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