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Food Assistance for Veterans: Expanding SNAP Eligibility

This act expands the group of disabled veterans eligible for food assistance through the SNAP program. Changes relate to disability assessment criteria, potentially allowing more veterans in need to receive support. The provisions will take effect on October 1, 2030.
Key points
More disabled veterans will be eligible to receive SNAP food benefits.
Disability assessment criteria have been changed to include veterans with one 60% or higher disability, two or more disabilities with a combined rating of 70% or higher, catastrophically disabled veterans, and veterans under 65 receiving a pension.
The act will become effective on October 1, 2030.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2195
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2025-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2195.

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 2025-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More disabled veterans will be eligible to receive SNAP food benefits.
  • Disability assessment criteria have been changed to include veterans with one 60% or higher disability, two or more disabilities with a combined rating of 70% or higher, catastrophically disabled veterans, and veterans under 65 receiving a pension.
  • The act will become effective on October 1, 2030.
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. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5].

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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