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Training and Nutrition Stability

USA119th CongressHR-2974| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2025
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, primarily focusing on how income is assessed for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. The bill's core purpose is to exempt specific types of income received from workforce development and training programs from being counted towards a household's total income for SNAP eligibility and benefit calculations. Under this legislation, allowances, earnings, and payments from programs such as those defined in sections 6(o)(1) and 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act, vocational rehabilitation programs, and refugee employment programs will no longer affect SNAP benefits. By excluding these funds, the bill seeks to encourage SNAP recipients to participate in crucial training and employment initiatives without fear of losing their essential food assistance.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3087
Training and Nutrition Stability
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1789
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3087
    Training and Nutrition Stability


  • April 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1789
    Introduced in Senate

Agriculture and Food

Training and Nutrition Stability

USA119th CongressHR-2974| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2025
This legislation proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, primarily focusing on how income is assessed for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. The bill's core purpose is to exempt specific types of income received from workforce development and training programs from being counted towards a household's total income for SNAP eligibility and benefit calculations. Under this legislation, allowances, earnings, and payments from programs such as those defined in sections 6(o)(1) and 6(d)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act, vocational rehabilitation programs, and refugee employment programs will no longer affect SNAP benefits. By excluding these funds, the bill seeks to encourage SNAP recipients to participate in crucial training and employment initiatives without fear of losing their essential food assistance.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3087
Training and Nutrition Stability
Apr 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 15, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1789
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3087
    Training and Nutrition Stability


  • April 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.


  • May 15, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1789
    Introduced in Senate
Adriano Espaillat

Adriano Espaillat

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (7)
Greg Landsman (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted