Click on each Public Law (PL) number to see a summary of the laws. Information concerning each Public Law is also located at the Library of Congress.
- 1960-61
- Only six food stamp bills introduced.
- 1961
- 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.
- Feb. 2: Kennedy announced the initiation of pilot program in eight project areas.
- March 16: Kennedy's farm message to Congress reported on progress of pilot programs.
- May 29: Mr. and Mrs. Muncy of West Virginia bought the first food stamps since 1943.
- 1962
- Kennedy asks for more money for pilot project. 56 new projects planned.
- 1963
- Jan. 31: Kennedy asks for legislation authorizing a permanent FSP.
- 1964
- Jan. 31: Johnson renewed request for permanent FSP.
- Aug. 31: PL 88-525 - The Food Stamp Act of 1964
- 1966
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 PL 89-642 (Oct. 11, 1966)
- 1967
- Field Foundation Report on Poverty and Malnutrition; press, hunger coalitions; movie "Hunger in America;" all raised public awareness concerning need.
- 1969
- Increased appropriations for all food programs. FSP expanded.
- May 27: FNS formed to coordinate child and adult food programs.