S497-118

Introduced

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

118th Congress Introduced Feb 16, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The main policy areas are Housing.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Key Policy Areas

Housing

Primary Purpose

Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude a basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Policy Domains

Housing

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 16, 2023

Ms. Duckworth (for herself, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. King, Mr. Blumenthal, …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Housing

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