HR 1411119th CongressIn Committee

No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025

Introduced: Feb 18, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025 would require the military’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include information and counseling about federal food assistance programs. Specifically, it would add a new item to the list of TAP offerings, directing that service members receive information and counseling about nutrition programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The information would be developed in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill aims to ensure transitioning veterans and their families are aware of and can access federal hunger-relief programs as they move from military to civilian life.

Key Points

1The Transition Assistance Program must include information and counseling on federal food and nutrition assistance programs.
2The information must be developed in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture and specifically mentions SNAP and WIC.
3The provision is added to Section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code (as new paragraph (20)).
4The bill is titled the “No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025.”
5Introduced February 18, 2025 by Rep. Gottheimer and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services; no funding or implementation details are provided in the text.

Impact Areas

Primary: Service members transitioning to civilian life and their families, who would receive information and counseling about eligibility and access to federal food assistance programs through TAP.Secondary: DoD’s Transition Assistance Program administration, and the Department of Agriculture (in coordinating the information and ensuring accuracy of SNAP/WIC guidance).Additional impacts: Potential increases in awareness and enrollment in SNAP and WIC among veterans; possible administrative costs and workload for DoD to integrate the new information into TAP materials and counseling sessions; need for interagency coordination to implement material development and training.

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