To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires improving efficacy of the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 3(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires streamlining nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities Section 3(j)(2)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elderly Simplified Application Program. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Agriculture, Environment, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Transportation operators and users 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, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires improving efficacy of the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 3(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Requires streamlining nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities Section 3(j)(2)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Requires elderly Simplified Application Program.
- Requires combined application program.
- Creates enrollment and outreach pilot program for older adults, kinship families, and adults with disabilities 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 improving efficacy of the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 3(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires streamlining nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities Section 3(j)(2)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elderly Simplified Application Program.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Agriculture, Environment, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill requires improving efficacy of the supplemental nutrition assistance program Section 3(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, requires streamlining nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities Section 3(j)(2)(B) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C, and requires elderly Simplified Application Program.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Casey (for himself, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Blumenthal, …
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