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Introduced
06/15/2023
06/15/2023
In Committee
08/21/2023
08/21/2023
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 close the nominal benefits loophole.
AI Summary
This bill, the "No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2023," aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to close a loophole that allowed households with high incomes or resources to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps. The bill stipulates that no household shall be eligible for SNAP benefits unless it meets the income and resource criteria set forth in the existing law. The amendment will take effect one year after the bill's enactment, but will not apply to certification periods that begin before the effective date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Ben Cline (R)*,
Josh Brecheen (R),
Eric Burlison (R),
Eli Crane (R),
Byron Donalds (R),
Lance Gooden (R),
Mark Green (R),
Kevin Hern (R),
Clay Higgins (R),
Ralph Norman (R),
Scott Perry (R),
Keith Self (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (on 08/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food and Nutrition Programs
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4154/all-info | 06/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4154/BILLS-118hr4154ih.pdf | 07/22/2023 |
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