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Food Assistance Stability: Excluding Training Income from SNAP Eligibility Calculations

This Act amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude certain payments received by household members from income calculations. Under the new rules, income, allowances, or earnings from most work programs, employment and training programs, vocational rehabilitation, or refugee employment programs will not be counted as household income. However, specific veterans' educational assistance programs are explicitly excepted from this exclusion.
Key points
Income and payments from most job training, vocational rehabilitation, and refugee employment programs will be excluded from household income under the Food and Nutrition Act.
The exclusion applies to programs such as those defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Specific educational assistance programs for veterans, such as the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance, are exceptions to this new exclusion rule.
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Print number: 119_S_1789
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2025-05-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Training and Nutrition Stability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1789.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Income and payments from most job training, vocational rehabilitation, and refugee employment programs will be excluded from household income under the Food and Nutrition Act.
  • The exclusion applies to programs such as those defined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Immigration and Nationality Act.
  • Specific educational assistance programs for veterans, such as the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance, are exceptions to this new exclusion rule.
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 Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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