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No Welfare for the Wealthy: New Food Assistance Eligibility Rules.

This act changes the rules for food assistance to ensure that only individuals meeting specific income and resource criteria can receive it. This means high-income or high-asset households will no longer qualify for these benefits. The changes will take effect one year after the act is passed, but will not affect certification periods that have already begun.
Key points
The act aims to prevent wealthy individuals from receiving food assistance.
It mandates that all applicants must meet income and resource criteria to be eligible for benefits.
The changes will become effective one year after enactment, with an exception for ongoing certification periods.
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Print number: 118_HR_4154
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Process start date: 2023-06-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4154.

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 2023-06-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The act aims to prevent wealthy individuals from receiving food assistance.
  • It mandates that all applicants must meet income and resource criteria to be eligible for benefits.
  • The changes will become effective one year after enactment, with an exception for ongoing certification periods.
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. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6].

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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