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HR 4967119th CongressIn Committee
Keep Seniors Fed Act
Introduced: Aug 12, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-Hawaii)
Agriculture & FoodSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Keep Seniors Fed Act would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from countable income any income received under Title II of the Social Security Act. In practical terms, for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) determinations, Social Security benefits such as retirement, disability, and survivors benefits would not be considered income when calculating eligibility and benefit levels. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment. The intention is to reduce the income that can disqualify or reduce SNAP benefits for seniors who rely on Social Security, thereby helping to keep seniors fed.
Key Points
- 1Adds a new exclusion from SNAP countable income: income received under Title II of the Social Security Act (e.g., Social Security retirement, disability, and survivors benefits).
- 2Applies to SNAP determinations under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, effectively lowering countable income for affected households.
- 3Primarily benefits SNAP-eligible households that include seniors or others receiving Title II Social Security benefits.
- 4Effective 90 days after enactment, giving states time to adjust administrative processes.
- 5Does not alter other Social Security programs (e.g., SSI under Title XVI) or other SNAP rules beyond the new exclusion; could increase SNAP eligibility and/or benefit amounts for some households and raise program costs.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: SNAP participants, especially seniors who receive Social Security Title II benefits; households with elderly or disabled members.Secondary group/area affected: State SNAP agencies and federal SNAP program budgeting and administration (due to potentially higher eligibility or benefits).Additional impacts: Potential increase in SNAP program costs; changes in state plan implementations and data reporting; no change to non-Title II Social Security income (e.g., SSI) rules.
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