SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-21T14:53:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 793 SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/21/2025, 2:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 793

Bill 119 HR 793, also known as the Shelter Expense Deduction Act, aims to make changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, this bill seeks to repeal the current limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses that can be used to determine benefits under the Act.

Currently, the Food and Nutrition Act limits the amount of shelter expenses that can be deducted when calculating benefits for individuals and families in need. This limitation can have a negative impact on those who have high shelter expenses, as it may not accurately reflect their financial need.

By repealing this limitation, the Shelter Expense Deduction Act aims to ensure that individuals and families who have high shelter expenses are able to receive the full benefits they need to meet their basic needs. This change could potentially help alleviate financial burdens for those struggling to afford housing and other essential expenses. Overall, Bill 119 HR 793 seeks to improve the effectiveness of the Food and Nutrition Act by removing barriers that may prevent individuals and families from receiving the assistance they need. This bill is an important step towards ensuring that all Americans have access to the resources necessary to lead healthy and stable lives.

Congressional Summary of HR 793

SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025

This bill repeals the shelter deduction cap for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit, thereby allowing a household to deduct all allowable housing expenses (e.g., rent or mortgage, electricity, and water costs) that exceed 50% of a household's income after other deductions when calculating net income to determine SNAP benefits.

Under current law, the shelter deduction is capped (unless at least one household member is an elderly or disabled individual), and the cap is adjusted annually for inflation. In FY2025, the shelter deduction is capped at $712 for households in the contiguous 48 states and the District of Columbia.

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Current Status of Bill HR 793

Bill HR 793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 793 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025. Bill HR 793's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. as of February 28, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 793

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 793

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the limitation on the maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits under such Act.