H.R.5055

Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

Introduced·8/26/25

Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 simplifies supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals.

The Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for elderly and disabled individuals. The bill extends the certification period for households with no earned income to 36 months and allows states to establish a standard medical deduction option for elderly or disabled household members with monthly medical expenses over $35. The amendments take effect 180 days after the enactment of the Act.

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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

Jan 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Aug 26, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Aug 26, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.