H.R. 1765

SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1765

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 23, 2023

Mr. Payne (for himself, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Norton, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Mr. Gomez, Mr. McGovern, Mr. García of Illinois, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Smith of Washington, and Ms. Adams) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture

A BILL

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2023.

2.

Amendments

Section 5(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)) is amended—

(1)

by striking subparagraph (B), and

(2)

by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively.

3.

Effective date

This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall take effect on January 1 that 1st occurs after the date of the enactment of this Act.