Bill > HR4967

This bill, known as the "Keep Seniors Fed Act", proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by modifying the definition of income for the purposes of determining eligibility for nutrition assistance programs. Specifically, the bill would exclude income received under Title II of the Social Security Act from being counted as income when calculating an individual's eligibility for food assistance benefits. Title II of the Social Security Act covers retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits, which means that Social Security payments would no longer be considered when determining whether a person qualifies for nutrition assistance. The amendment would make it easier for seniors and other Social Security recipients to access food assistance programs by effectively increasing their calculated income threshold. The changes would take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted, giving government agencies time to implement the new income calculation rules. This legislative change aims to provide additional support to seniors and other Social Security beneficiaries who may struggle with food insecurity.

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