Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
Congress Proposes Ending Work Requirements for 6.1 Million Food Stamp Recipients to Fight Hunger
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress is considering a bill to remove the rule that requires certain adults to work or train for a job to keep their food assistance. Currently, about 6.1 million people are at risk of losing their benefits if they cannot meet these specific work rules.
- The goal is to make sure people do not go hungry, especially since many families are still struggling with the long-term effects of the pandemic. Research mentioned in the bill shows that these work rules often do not actually help people find better jobs or get out of poverty.
- This change would specifically help people who have health problems, are experiencing homelessness, or face other barriers that make it hard to keep a steady job. By removing the extra paperwork, the government hopes more people who need help will be able to stay in the program.
- If passed, the new rules would start 180 days after the bill becomes law. This would simplify how the program is run and reduce the amount of administrative work needed to track the hours worked by millions of people.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
People with criminal records face significant barriers to finding and keeping employment, making it especially hard to meet SNAP work requirements. By removing the work rule, this bill would help formerly incarcerated individuals maintain access to food assistance while they work to rebuild their lives, rather than punishing them for employment barriers largely outside their control.
Programs
Disabilities
Broader Impacts
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
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