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Introduced
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
In Committee
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
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 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)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 04/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1336/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1336/BILLS-118s1336is.pdf |
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