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Food Assistance Program Changes: Budget Limits for Food Plan.

This bill aims to change how the cost of the food plan in the food assistance program is determined. It means that future adjustments to the plan's cost must be budget-neutral, which could affect the amount of benefits received by families in the program.
Key points
Requires all future adjustments to the cost of the food plan to be budget-neutral.
This may impact the financial support for individuals in the food assistance program, as adjustments cannot increase overall spending.
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Print number: 118_HR_4964
Sponsor: Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]
Process start date: 2023-07-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Thrifty Food Plan Accountability Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4964.

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 2023-07-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires all future adjustments to the cost of the food plan to be budget-neutral.
  • This may impact the financial support for individuals in the food assistance program, as adjustments cannot increase overall spending.
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. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2].

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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