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Increased Food Assistance for Military Families

This proposed bill aims to make it easier for military families to access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If passed, the housing allowance received by service members will not be counted as income when determining eligibility for this aid. This means more military families could qualify for food assistance or receive higher benefits.
Key points
Military housing allowance will no longer be counted as income for SNAP eligibility.
More military families may qualify for or receive increased food assistance.
The change aims to reduce financial burdens for service members' families.
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Print number: 117_S_3781
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Process start date: 2022-03-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3781.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military housing allowance will no longer be counted as income for SNAP eligibility.
  • More military families may qualify for or receive increased food assistance.
  • The change aims to reduce financial burdens 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 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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