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Modifying Food Assistance Calculation for Hawaii's Urban and Rural Families.

This bill modifies how federal food assistance (SNAP) benefits are calculated specifically for the State of Hawaii. It requires the calculation to differentiate between the cost of food in urban and rural parts of the state. This change aims to ensure that benefits accurately reflect the actual cost of groceries, potentially increasing aid for families in high-cost rural areas.
Key points
Changes the rules for calculating federal food stamp (SNAP) benefits for Hawaii residents.
Requires separate food cost indicators for urban and rural areas of Hawaii, potentially leading to higher benefits for needy families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6368
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]