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Military Family Nutrition: Housing Allowance Excluded from SNAP Income.

This bill aims to make it easier for military families to access food assistance programs. It ensures that the basic allowance for housing received by service members will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for food benefits, potentially increasing the number of eligible families and improving their financial well-being.
Key points
Military housing allowance will no longer be counted as income for food assistance eligibility.
More military families may qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance.
The change seeks to improve food security for service members' families.
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Print number: 117_HR_9069
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Family Nutrition Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9069.

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 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military housing allowance will no longer be counted as income for food assistance eligibility.
  • More military families may qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance.
  • The change seeks to improve food security for service members' families.
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. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20].

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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