To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits be calculated using the value of the low-cost food plan, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires calculation of program benefits using low-cost food plan Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires deductions from income Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elimination of time limit Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, reporting requirements, and tax deductions. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Energy, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires calculation of program benefits using low-cost food plan Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Requires deductions from income Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Requires elimination of time limit Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Creates inclusion of Puerto Rico in the supplemental nutritional assistance program Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires calculation of program benefits using low-cost food plan Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires deductions from income Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elimination of time limit Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Agriculture, Energy, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires calculation of program benefits using low-cost food plan Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires deductions from income Section 5(e)(5) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elimination of time limit Section 6 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Adams (for herself, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Lee of California, …
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