Nutrition Assistance for Working Families and Seniors Act of 2001

The Nutrition Assistance for Working Families and Seniors Act of 2001 (S. 583) was designed to expand access to the federal food stamp program for several specific populations. The bill proposed making legal immigrants eligible for benefits and increasing the minimum monthly assistance amount for all participating households. Additionally, it sought to simplify the application process through new technology, such as internet and telephone services, while providing grants to improve outreach to low-income families and seniors.