Feeding Rural Families Act of 2025
Sponsors
Jill N. Tokuda
D-HI | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Tokuda (for herself and Mr. Case) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill makes a technical amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (which governs SNAP/food stamps) to clarify that the definition of certain geographic classifications applies to both urban and rural parts of Hawaii. The original statute had Hawaii-specific provisions that this bill clarifies to cover both urban and rural areas explicitly.
Who Benefits and How
- Hawaii residents in rural areas may gain clearer eligibility or benefit calculations under SNAP if previously ambiguous geographic definitions excluded them
- SNAP administrators in Hawaii receive clearer statutory guidance on how to apply program rules to different parts of the state
- Rural Hawaii food retailers may benefit if the clarification expands SNAP accessibility in their areas
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal SNAP budget may see marginally increased costs if the clarification expands eligibility or benefit levels for some Hawaii recipients
- No individuals face new burdens - this is a clarifying amendment rather than a restriction
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 3(u)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012(u)(2))
- Inserts "urban and rural parts of" before references to Hawaii in the statute
- Ensures consistent treatment of urban and rural Hawaii under the SNAP geographic classification provisions
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Amends the SNAP program definition of 'rural' areas in Hawaii to ensure both urban and rural parts of Hawaii are covered under the relevant provisions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Technical correction to ensure equitable SNAP treatment across Hawaii's diverse geography"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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