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Stricter Work Requirements for Food and Housing Assistance Programs

This bill modifies work requirements for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and extends these requirements to federal housing assistance (public housing and tenant-based rental assistance). The changes include adjusting the age for exemption from work requirements and rules regarding parents or guardians of children. The bill also limits the period parents with children aged 6 or older can receive assistance without meeting work requirements.
Key points
SNAP work requirements are applied to individuals receiving public housing and tenant-based rental assistance.
Parents or guardians of dependent children have a 6-month period before time limits on benefits apply.
Exemptions from work requirements are updated, setting the exemption age to over 60 and limiting the dependent child exemption to children under 6 years of age.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1198
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1198.

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 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • SNAP work requirements are applied to individuals receiving public housing and tenant-based rental assistance.
  • Parents or guardians of dependent children have a 6-month period before time limits on benefits apply.
  • Exemptions from work requirements are updated, setting the exemption age to over 60 and limiting the dependent child exemption to children under 6 years of age.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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