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US S1336

US S1336
Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023


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Introduced
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
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 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 on SNAP benefits, expands the standard medical expense deduction, and eliminates the cap on excess shelter expenses. Additionally, the bill includes Puerto Rico in SNAP and provides funding for the Commonwealth to implement the necessary technology infrastructure.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 04/27/2023)

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