SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 28, 2025)
SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
This bill repeals the shelter deduction cap for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit, thereby allowing a household to deduct all allowable housing expenses (e.g., rent or mortgage, electricity, and water costs) that exceed 50% of a household's income after other deductions when calculating net income to determine SNAP benefits.
Under current law, the shelter deduction is capped (unless at least one household member is an elderly or disabled individual), and the cap is adjusted annually for inflation. In FY2025, the shelter deduction is capped at $712 for households in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2025
- Feb 28, 2025Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee - Feb 6, 2025IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H510-511)
- Jan 28, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Jan 28, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House