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Keep Kupuna Fed Act
2/5/2024, 11:45 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3126
Bill 118 hr 3126, also known as the Keep Kupuna Fed Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among elderly individuals in Hawaii. The term "Kupuna" refers to elders or respected seniors in Hawaiian culture.
The bill seeks to provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Hawaii, specifically targeting low-income seniors who may be at risk of going hungry. The legislation aims to increase access to nutritious food for elderly individuals, ensuring that they are able to maintain their health and well-being.
If passed, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act would allocate additional resources to support SNAP benefits for seniors in Hawaii, helping to alleviate food insecurity and improve the overall quality of life for elderly individuals in the state. The bill highlights the importance of addressing the unique needs of older adults, particularly in regions where access to affordable and nutritious food may be limited. Overall, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act underscores the importance of supporting vulnerable populations, such as elderly individuals, and ensuring that they have access to the resources they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The bill represents a bipartisan effort to address food insecurity among seniors in Hawaii and promote the well-being of older adults in the state.
The bill seeks to provide funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Hawaii, specifically targeting low-income seniors who may be at risk of going hungry. The legislation aims to increase access to nutritious food for elderly individuals, ensuring that they are able to maintain their health and well-being.
If passed, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act would allocate additional resources to support SNAP benefits for seniors in Hawaii, helping to alleviate food insecurity and improve the overall quality of life for elderly individuals in the state. The bill highlights the importance of addressing the unique needs of older adults, particularly in regions where access to affordable and nutritious food may be limited. Overall, the Keep Kupuna Fed Act underscores the importance of supporting vulnerable populations, such as elderly individuals, and ensuring that they have access to the resources they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. The bill represents a bipartisan effort to address food insecurity among seniors in Hawaii and promote the well-being of older adults in the state.
Congressional Summary of HR 3126
Keep Kupuna Fed Act
This bill amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to exempt certain Social Security benefits (e.g., retirement and disability benefits) from household income for the purposes of determining program eligibility.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3126
Bill HR 3126 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2023. Bill HR 3126 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 5, 2023. Bill HR 3126's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of June 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3126
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3126
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Aging
- Disability and paralysis
- Food assistance and relief
- Income tax deductions
- Poverty and welfare assistance
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3126
Keep Kupuna Fed Act
Keep Kupuna Fed Act
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to exclude from income certain funds received under the Social Security Act.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3126
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