HR 706 United States House · 118th Congress

SNAP Access for Medically Vulnerable Children Act of 2023

This bill amends the SNAP program to allow households with children under 18 who meet specific medical criteria to deduct their recurring medical expenses when calculating food assistance benefits. It expands the existing deduction for "elderly or disabled" members to include these medically vulnerable children, referencing criteria from the Social Security Act. The change simplifies the process for families seeking to reduce their SNAP income calculation by accounting for these medical costs. The policy takes effect October 1, 2023, directly benefiting low-income families caring for children with qualifying health conditions.
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Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 1, 2023 Last action Mar 2, 2023
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Mar 2, 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Feb 1, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Feb 1, 2023
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