Bill > S2792

This bill, known as the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025, makes several significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps). The bill introduces a new "low-cost food plan" as the basis for calculating nutrition assistance benefits, which is defined as a diet for a standard 4-person family consisting of two adults and two children of specific age ranges. The Secretary of Agriculture will be required to reevaluate this food plan every five years, adjusting for current food prices, dietary guidelines, and consumption patterns. The bill increases the maximum benefit allotment from 8% to 10% and introduces a standard medical expense deduction of $140 for fiscal year 2025, with annual adjustments for inflation. Additionally, the bill eliminates the time limit for SNAP benefits, removing previous restrictions on how long individuals can receive assistance. The legislation also makes several technical amendments to various sections of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, including adjusting references and removing outdated provisions. These changes aim to provide more consistent and potentially more generous nutritional assistance to low-income households.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2792/all-info