H.R.793

SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025

Introduced·1/28/25

Repeals the cap on shelter expense deductions for determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

The SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by removing the current limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses when determining eligibility and benefit amounts for SNAP. This change would allow individuals to deduct a higher amount of their shelter expenses, potentially increasing their SNAP benefits. The Act would take effect on January 1 of the first year following its enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 28, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Feb 6, 2025

House

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H510-511)

Jan 28, 2025

House

Introduced in House