What does Preamble of Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The stated purpose is to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) access. The simplification is specifically targeted towards elderly and disabled individuals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025.

What does AMENDMENTS. of Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Section 3(f) is amended to allow for a 36-month certification period for households with no earned income. Section 5(e)(5)(A) is amended to allow State agencies to establish a standard medical deduction option for elderly or disabled household members who self-attest to medical expenses exceeding $35 per month. The standard medical deduction amount will be $155 for fiscal year 2026 and adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. State agencies may establish a greater deduction if they provide reasonable evidence of more accurate average monthly medical costs. Section 11(e)(3) is amended to allow State agencies to use data matches instead of income verification for households eligible for a 36-month certification period.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS. of Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 do?

This Act, and the amendments it makes, will take effect 180 days after its enactment. The amendments made by this Act will not apply to certification periods that began before the Act's effective date.

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Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 8/26/2025

Author: Josh Riley (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends SNAP certification periods to 36 months for households with no earned income.
It allows state agencies to provide a standard medical deduction of $155 per month (adjusted annually for inflation) for elderly or disabled SNAP recipients who self-attest to medical expenses.
State agencies can use data matches instead of income verification for households eligible for the extended 36-month certification period.

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