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Enhanced Nutrition Access for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

This act aims to simplify access to nutrition programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities. It introduces streamlined application procedures, longer certification periods, and new options for home food delivery, intending to combat food insecurity and improve beneficiaries' quality of life.
Key points
Extends SNAP certification periods from 24 to 36 months for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Introduces a standard medical expense deduction in SNAP, simplifying benefit calculations.
Establishes simplified application processes for seniors and individuals with disabilities in SNAP, including self-declaration of information and reduced interview requirements.
Launches a pilot program for home food delivery for older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing reimbursement for participating stores.
Expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to include adults with disabilities and increases its funding.
Increases funding and expands the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, raising minimum and maximum benefit amounts and enabling electronic payment modernization.
Provides infrastructure funding for farmers' markets and a pilot program for local produce procurement for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3474
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3474.

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 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends SNAP certification periods from 24 to 36 months for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
  • Introduces a standard medical expense deduction in SNAP, simplifying benefit calculations.
  • Establishes simplified application processes for seniors and individuals with disabilities in SNAP, including self-declaration of information and reduced interview requirements.
  • Launches a pilot program for home food delivery for older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing reimbursement for participating stores.
  • Expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to include adults with disabilities and increases its funding.
  • Increases funding and expands the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, raising minimum and maximum benefit amounts and enabling electronic payment modernization.
  • Provides infrastructure funding for farmers' markets and a pilot program for local produce procurement for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
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. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

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 2025-12-25.

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