HR 416119th CongressIn Committee

No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 15, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The No Welfare for the Wealthy Act of 2025 would tighten SNAP eligibility by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It requires that no household may receive benefits unless it meets the income and resource (asset) criteria specified in subsections (c) and (g) of Section 5. In other words, the bill codifies that households must satisfy the standard income and asset tests to be eligible for benefits, aiming to close what its sponsors describe as a “nominal benefits loophole” that could allow ineligible households to receive assistance. The amendment would take effect one year after enactment, and would not apply to certification periods that begin before the effective date.

Key Points

1Amends Section 5(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act to require meeting the income and resource criteria under subsections (c) and (g) in order to be eligible for benefits.
2The stated purpose is to close a “nominal benefits loophole” and prevent eligibility for households that do not meet the income/asset tests.
3Effective date: the new rule takes effect one year after enactment.
4Transitional note: the amendment does not apply to certification periods that begin before the effective date.
5Scope: Applies to benefits administered under the Food and Nutrition Act (i.e., SNAP), affecting eligibility determinations and program administration.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Households applying for or currently receiving SNAP benefits; state and local agencies that administer SNAP eligibility determinations.Secondary group/area affected: Households with higher income or significant assets who might previously have qualified under broader interpretations; taxpayers and program funding levels due to potential changes in benefit eligibility.Additional impacts: Administrative and compliance requirements for implementing the income and asset tests; potential need for guidance on how subsections (c) and (g) define income and resources; a transition period for certification periods already in progress.

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