To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt workforce training dollars as income for supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries.

Hozzl · 2025-04-22T08:05:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2974 To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt workforce training dollars as income for supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries. currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/22/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2974

The bill titled "To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt workforce training dollars as income for supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 2974 on April 21, 2025.

Congressional Summary of HR 2974

Training and Nutrition Stability Act

This bill excludes specific employment and training program funds from income when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

As background, a household must have an income below a certain level to qualify for SNAP program benefits. Certain allowances, earnings, and payments do not count towards a household's income.

Under this bill, examples of programs excluded from income include Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, and refugee employment programs.

This bill also removes the requirement that earnings from on-the-job training be considered earned income for purposes of determining SNAP eligibility.

Current Status of Bill HR 2974

Bill HR 2974 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2025. Bill HR 2974 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2025. Bill HR 2974's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 21, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2974

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2974

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exempt workforce training dollars as income for supplemental nutrition assistance program beneficiaries.