Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z

Explore the details of House Bill 3698 Feed Hungry Veterans 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.

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 3698

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 3698

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3698

Bill HR 3698 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3698 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 25, 2023. Bill HR 3698's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of June 23, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3698

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

128

Democrat Cosponsors

128

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3698

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis

- Food assistance and relief

- Military personnel and dependents

- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3698

Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2023

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.