118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1510 — Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023

“To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.”

Agriculture and food

Introduced Mar 9, 2023

Last action Mar 9, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Mar 9, 2023

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Referred

Mar 9, 2023

Agriculture

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period. Under current law, some of the work requirements under SNAP are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Mar 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Mar 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.