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US HB793
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
LaMonica McIver
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AI Summary
- Repeals the cap on shelter expense deductions used to calculate SNAP (food stamp) benefit eligibility and amounts
- Amends Section 5(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by striking the subparagraph that establishes the maximum shelter deduction limit
- Would allow SNAP households with high housing costs to deduct their full shelter expenses when determining net income for benefits
- Takes effect on January 1 following enactment of the legislation
- Introduced January 28, 2025 by Rep. McIver and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture
Legislative Description
SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
2/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture2/28/2025
Agriculture1/28/2025
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