Bill > HR2780

This bill aims to temporarily modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps) income eligibility rules for households that include veterans. Specifically, during the 100-day period immediately following a veteran's receipt of their DD form 214 (the official military discharge document), only the veteran's income will be considered when determining the household's SNAP eligibility. The bill defines a veteran as an individual who served in active military, naval, or air service and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This temporary provision appears designed to provide additional food assistance support to veterans during their initial transition to civilian life. The act, titled the "Setting the Table for Transition Act," will take effect 90 days after its enactment, giving government agencies time to prepare for implementation. By focusing solely on the veteran's income during this brief window, the bill could help veterans and their families more easily qualify for nutrition assistance during a potentially challenging period of career and lifestyle transition.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2780/all-info