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Introduced
06/23/2021
06/23/2021
In Committee
06/23/2021
06/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low-cost food plan, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits be calculated using the value of the low-cost food plan, rather than the thrifty food plan. It also eliminates the time limit for SNAP eligibility, establishes a standard medical expense deduction, and allows Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands to participate in SNAP rather than the Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill aims to close the meal gap by adjusting SNAP benefits to better reflect the actual cost of a low-cost diet.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 06/23/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2192/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2192/BILLS-117s2192is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2192/BILLS-117s2192is.pdf.pdf |
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