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Military Family Nutrition: Increased SNAP Benefits Access

This bill aims to make it easier for military families to access the SNAP food assistance program. It ensures that the housing allowance received by service members will not be counted as income when applying for these benefits. This means more military families may qualify for or receive higher food assistance.
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 benefits.
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Print number: 118_HR_1763
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Process start date: 2023-03-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1763.

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 2023-03-23.

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 benefits.
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-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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