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KY HCR9
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Moore
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to reinstate the SNAP exemption for veterans from the able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) time limits, which currently restrict benefits to 3 months in a 36-month period for those not meeting work requirements
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Calls on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with Congress to implement the exemption reinstatement as quickly as possible
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Kentucky is home to over 260,000 veterans who may be negatively affected by the removal of this exemption
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Cites veterans' higher rates of unemployment, service-connected disabilities, PTSD, and homelessness as factors that may limit consistent workforce participation
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Directs the Clerk of the House to transmit the resolution to Congressional leadership, Kentucky's congressional delegation, and the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture
Legislative Description
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to reinstate the able-bodied adults without dependents time limits exemption for veterans under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Veterans
Last Action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
1/14/2026