H.R.416

No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025

Introduced·1/15/25

No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to close the nominal benefits loophole.

The No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to close the nominal benefits loophole. This change ensures that no household is eligible to receive benefits unless it meets the income and resource criteria. The amendment takes effect one year after the enactment of the Act, and it does not apply to certification periods that begin before the effective date.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 14, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Jan 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 15, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.