SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

House Bill 706 - SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 706 SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/18/2024, 9:33 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 706

SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

This bill expands benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for households with children under the age of 18 who have chronic medical conditions.

Specifically, the bill revises the excess medical expense deduction under SNAP to allow households to deduct allowable medical expenses in excess of $35 per month incurred for such children from their incomes in calculating SNAP benefits. Currently, the excess medical expense deduction under SNAP only allows qualified households with an elderly or disabled member to deduct such expenses.

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Current Status of Bill HR 706

Bill HR 706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2023. Bill HR 706 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2023. Bill HR 706's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of March 2, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 706

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 706

SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow households with children with chronic medical conditions to deduct allowable medical expenses incurred by such household member that exceeds $35 per month.