What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 5346.
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.
Status:
Expired
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