What does Preamble of SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The proposed amendment aims to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses. This repeal would affect the determination of benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025.

What does AMENDMENTS. of SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 5(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Subparagraph (B) of Section 5(e)(6) is struck. Subparagraph (C) of Section 5(e)(6) is redesignated as subparagraph (B). Subparagraph (D) of Section 5(e)(6) is redesignated as subparagraph (C).

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 do?

This Act will become effective on January 1 following the date of its enactment.

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SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025

Last updated: 2/28/2025 · Introduced: 1/28/2025

Author: LaMonica McIver (D-NJ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill removes a limit on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses when determining eligibility for SNAP benefits.
It amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by striking and redesignating specific subparagraphs within Section 5(e)(6).
The changes made by this Act will take effect on January 1 of the year following its enactment.

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

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