Click on each PL number to see a summary of the laws. Information concerning
each public law is also located at the
Library of
Congress.
| 1960-61 |
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Only 6 food
stamp bills introduced.
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| 1961 |
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Jan. 21: |
Kennedy issued an Executive Order initiating FSP pilot projects
funded through Section 32 funds. Participants purchased coupons
of a higher value than their cash contribution and used the
coupons to purchase food at retail stores. Program purchases not
limited to surplus commodities. |
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Feb. 2: |
Kennedy announced the initiation of pilot program in 8 project
areas. |
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March 16: |
Kennedy's farm message to Congress reported on progress of pilot
programs. |
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May 29: |
Mr.
and Mrs. Muncy of West Virginia bought the first food stamps
since 1943.
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| 1962 |
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Kennedy asks
for more money for pilot project. 56 new projects planned.
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| 1963 |
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Jan. 31: |
Kennedy asks for legislation authorizing a permanent FSP.
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| 1964 |
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Jan. 31: |
Johnson renewed request for permanent FSP. |
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Aug. 31: |
P.L. 88-525 |
The Food Stamp Act of 1964
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| 1966 |
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Oct. 11: |
P.L. 89-642
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Child Nutrition Act of 1966 |
| 1967 |
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Field
Foundation Report on Poverty and Malnutrition; press, hunger
coalitions; movie "Hunger in America"; all raised public
awareness concerning need.
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| 1969 |
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Increased
appropriations for all food programs. FSP expanded. |
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May 27: |
FNS formed to coordinate child and adult food programs.
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