What does Preamble of No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The stated purpose of the bill is to close the 'nominal benefits loophole'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025''.

What does AMENDMENT. of No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The amendment specifies that households must meet income and resource criteria outlined in subsections (c) and (g) to be eligible for benefits. Eligibility for benefits under this section is contingent upon meeting the specified criteria.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENT. of No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 do?

This Act and the amendment it makes will generally take effect one year after the date of its enactment. The amendment made by this Act will not apply to certification periods that began before the Act's effective date.

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No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/14/2025 · Introduced: 1/15/2025

Author: Ben Cline (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require households to meet specific income and resource criteria to be eligible for benefits.
The bill aims to eliminate a 'nominal benefits loophole' within the existing food assistance program.
The amendment will apply to new certification periods, but not those that began before the bill's enactment.

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Includes provisions on preamble, short title., and 2 more.

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