MO HCR54

Urges U.S. Congress and Department of Agriculture to modify SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) federal laws and regulations that create disparities in benefit amounts between households with ineligible U.S. citizens and households with ineligible noncitizens.

Notes that under current federal law, income and financial resources of ineligible convicted felons (U.S. citizens) are counted when determining SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts, but income of ineligible noncitizens is not counted.

Asserts this disparity results in households containing ineligible U.S. citizens receiving less SNAP benefits than comparable households with ineligible noncitizens, characterizing this treatment as unfair and discriminatory.

Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to U.S. Senate and House leadership, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, and all members of the Missouri Congressional delegation.