H.R. 1753 · 117th Congress
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Lee
- Introduced
- 2021-03-10
- Latest action
- 2021-05-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Summary
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021
This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-49 and have no dependent children. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period. Under current law, some of the work requirements under SNAP are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).