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US HR1765

US HR1765
SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023


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Introduced
03/23/2023
In Committee
04/25/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act.

AI Summary

This bill, the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by repealing the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determining benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If enacted, this change would allow SNAP recipients to claim their full shelter expenses when calculating their SNAP benefits, potentially increasing the amount of assistance they receive. The bill would take effect on January 1 following its enactment.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mrs. McIver asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1765, a bill originally introduced by Representative Payne, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. (on 12/16/2024)

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