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Introduced
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
In Committee
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Jobs and Opportunities for SNAP Act of 2023, aims to restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The key provisions of the bill include: repealing a previous provision that had waived work requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing the minimum number of work hours required per week from 50 to 65, and narrowing the exceptions for individuals with children under the age of 7. The bill also makes conforming amendments to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to align with these changes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/29/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1062/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1062/BILLS-118s1062is.pdf |
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