Keeping Families Fed Act of 2023
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Latest action (17 Apr 2023): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
The Keeping Families Fed Act of 2023, introduced by Representative Yadira Caraveo, proposes to extend for one year the availability of certain flexible benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill aims to address the impact of the end of emergency nutrition assistance benefits that occurred after February 2023, which resulted in reduced SNAP benefits for households in states that had been providing these emergency funds.
The legislation specifically targets SNAP recipients, whose benefits were reduced by at least $95 per month in affected states, with some experiencing reductions of $250 or more. The bill's findings indicate that the abrupt end of these emergency allotments, mandated by a previous law, left states and recipients with insufficient time to prepare for the significant benefit cuts.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 17, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed into law, it would extend the flexible SNAP benefits for one year and require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy plan for state agencies concerning public awareness and preparation for the end of these extended benefits.
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Official summary
Keeping Families Fed Act of 2023
This bill extends for one year the availability of certain increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Congress authorized temporary increases to SNAP benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, which are known as emergency allotments. These benefits ended nationwide after the February 2023 issuance. This bill continues that program for one year.
Further, the Department of Agriculture must submit to Congress a strategy plan for state agencies to (1) provide resources and guidance for public awareness of the extension of the emergency allotments, and (2) prepare for the end of this program.
Timeline
17 Apr 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2645 do?
- The Keeping Families Fed Act of 2023, introduced by Representative Yadira Caraveo, proposes to extend for one year the availability of certain flexible benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill aims to address the impact of the end of emergency nutrition assistance benefits that occurred after February 2023, which resulted in reduced SNAP benefits for households in states that had been providing these emergency funds. The legislation specifically targets SNAP recipients, whose benefits were reduced by at least $95 per month in affected states, with some experiencing reductions of $250 or more. The bill's findings indicate that the abrupt end of these emergency allotments, mandated by a previous law, left states and recipients with insufficient time to prepare for the significant benefit cuts. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 17, 2023, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As it was introduced in a previous session and did not receive a vote, its current status is "Introduced." If passed by Congress and signed into law, it would extend the flexible SNAP benefits for one year and require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a strategy plan for state agencies concerning public awareness and preparation for the end of these extended benefits.
- Has H.R. 2645 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2645. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2645?
- H.R. 2645 was sponsored by Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8] (D-CO), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2645?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (17 Apr 2023).
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