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Nutrition Support for Military Families: Easier Access to SNAP Benefits

This act aims to simplify access to the SNAP food assistance program for military families to reduce food insecurity. It introduces direct certification and enrollment for eligible families and excludes certain military incomes from calculations. The goal is to improve food and financial security for service members' families.
Key points
Military families will be automatically certified for SNAP, simplifying the application process for assistance.
Military housing allowances will not be counted as income when determining SNAP eligibility, increasing the likelihood of receiving support.
The Department of Defense will be able to directly administer SNAP benefits for military families, streamlining aid distribution.
A temporary, six-month transitional SNAP benefit will be provided for families where a service member has been honorably discharged, supporting their transition to civilian life.
The act mandates data collection on food insecurity among service members and their dependents to better understand the issue and develop further solutions.
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Print number: 117_HR_5346
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Access to the Right Nutrition for Military Families (EARN) Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5346.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military families will be automatically certified for SNAP, simplifying the application process for assistance.
  • Military housing allowances will not be counted as income when determining SNAP eligibility, increasing the likelihood of receiving support.
  • The Department of Defense will be able to directly administer SNAP benefits for military families, streamlining aid distribution.
  • A temporary, six-month transitional SNAP benefit will be provided for families where a service member has been honorably discharged, supporting their transition to civilian life.
  • The act mandates data collection on food insecurity among service members and their dependents to better understand the issue and develop further solutions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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