SNAP Reform Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Jul 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
What this bill does
The SNAP Reform Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, would modify eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would change how individuals receiving other forms of assistance, like TANF, qualify for SNAP. The bill proposes new income and cash assistance requirements for TANF recipients to be considered "categorically eligible" for SNAP.
Under the bill, to be categorically eligible, TANF recipients would need to receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance for an extended period, with income up to 130% of the federal poverty level. A separate provision allows elderly or disabled TANF recipients to qualify if they receive cash assistance or ongoing services with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level. The bill also adjusts the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and alters how energy assistance allowances are applied, potentially limiting them to households with elderly members.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2021. It has been referred to multiple committees, including Agriculture, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process for a vote by the full House or Senate.
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Official summary
SNAP Reform Act of 2021
This bill modifies eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with respect to individuals who receive other forms of assistance.
Currently, households may be considered categorically eligible for SNAP if all members receive certain other assistance, such as under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The bill specifies that members receiving TANF assistance must (1) receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance under TANF for an extended period with an income of up to 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL), or (2) be elderly or disabled and receive cash assistance or ongoing and substantial services under TANF with an income of up to 200% of the FPL.
The bill also increases the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and specifies that certain allowances relating to energy assistance extend only to households with elderly members.
Timeline
1 Jul 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3428 do?
- The SNAP Reform Act of 2021, introduced in the House of Representatives, would modify eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would change how individuals receiving other forms of assistance, like TANF, qualify for SNAP. The bill proposes new income and cash assistance requirements for TANF recipients to be considered "categorically eligible" for SNAP. Under the bill, to be categorically eligible, TANF recipients would need to receive at least $150 a month in cash assistance for an extended period, with income up to 130% of the federal poverty level. A separate provision allows elderly or disabled TANF recipients to qualify if they receive cash assistance or ongoing services with income up to 200% of the federal poverty level. The bill also adjusts the maximum allowable resources for SNAP eligibility and alters how energy assistance allowances are applied, potentially limiting them to households with elderly members. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 20, 2021. It has been referred to multiple committees, including Agriculture, Education and Labor, and Energy and Commerce. The bill's status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process for a vote by the full House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 3428 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3428. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3428?
- H.R. 3428 was sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Gregory [R-NC-3] (R-NC), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3428?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (1 Jul 2021).
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