Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain disabled veterans, including those determined to be catastrophically disabled.

The Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3698, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among veterans. The bill seeks to provide additional support and resources to ensure that veterans have access to nutritious meals.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funding to organizations and agencies that provide food assistance to veterans. These grants would be used to support food banks, meal delivery services, and other programs that specifically target veterans in need.

Additionally, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 includes measures to increase awareness of existing food assistance programs among veterans and streamline the application process for accessing these resources. The bill also calls for a comprehensive study to assess the extent of food insecurity among veterans and identify areas where additional support is needed. Overall, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 aims to address the pressing issue of food insecurity among veterans by providing targeted funding, increasing awareness of available resources, and conducting research to inform future policy decisions.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3698

Introduced on
2023-05-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/25/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain disabled veterans, including those determined to be catastrophically disabled.

The Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 3698, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among veterans. The bill seeks to provide additional support and resources to ensure that veterans have access to nutritious meals.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funding to organizations and agencies that provide food assistance to veterans. These grants would be used to support food banks, meal delivery services, and other programs that specifically target veterans in need.

Additionally, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 includes measures to increase awareness of existing food assistance programs among veterans and streamline the application process for accessing these resources. The bill also calls for a comprehensive study to assess the extent of food insecurity among veterans and identify areas where additional support is needed. Overall, the Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023 aims to address the pressing issue of food insecurity among veterans by providing targeted funding, increasing awareness of available resources, and conducting research to inform future policy decisions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Disability and paralysis
Food assistance and relief
Military personnel and dependents
Poverty and welfare assistance

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/3/2023

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain disabled veterans, including those determined to be catastrophically disabled.


Latest Action6/23/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.