SB2432: Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023
- 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 expand the medical expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
The Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023 would change how the federal food assistance program, called SNAP, calculates who qualifies and how much help they receive. SNAP is a program that gives money to low-income people to buy food. The bill expands the medical expense deduction, which means it lets people subtract more healthcare costs when determining their SNAP eligibility and benefits. This change could help more people qualify for SNAP or receive higher monthly benefits. The bill has been introduced in Congress but has not yet been voted on by any .
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SB2432: Bridging the SNAP Gap Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Edward Markey
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Elizabeth Warren
John Fetterman
Cory Booker
Ron Wyden
Peter Welch