SB2579: Keep Kupuna Fed Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income certain funds received under the Social Security Act.
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This bill amends federal food assistance rules to help elderly people qualify for benefits. It would exclude certain Social Security payments from being counted as income when determining eligibility for SNAP, formerly known as food stamps. This change would allow more seniors to receive food assistance without losing benefits due to their Social Security income. The bill was introduced by Senator Mazie Hirono and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process. SNAP is a federal program that provides money to low-income households to buy food.
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SB2579: Keep Kupuna Fed Act