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Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5055| House 
| Updated: 8/26/2025
Josh Riley

Josh Riley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (15)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for elderly and disabled individuals by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Its primary goal is to reduce administrative burdens and improve program accessibility for these vulnerable populations. One key provision extends the SNAP certification period to 36 months for households with no earned income, significantly reducing the frequency of reapplication. The bill also introduces a new option for State agencies to establish a standard medical deduction for elderly or disabled household members, starting at $155 for fiscal year 2026 and adjusted annually, simplifying the process for claiming medical expenses. Furthermore, it permits State agencies to use data matches instead of traditional income verification for households qualifying for the extended 36-month certification period, streamlining administrative processes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8199
Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2024
Aug 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8199
    Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2024


  • August 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5055| House 
| Updated: 8/26/2025
This bill aims to simplify access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for elderly and disabled individuals by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Its primary goal is to reduce administrative burdens and improve program accessibility for these vulnerable populations. One key provision extends the SNAP certification period to 36 months for households with no earned income, significantly reducing the frequency of reapplication. The bill also introduces a new option for State agencies to establish a standard medical deduction for elderly or disabled household members, starting at $155 for fiscal year 2026 and adjusted annually, simplifying the process for claiming medical expenses. Furthermore, it permits State agencies to use data matches instead of traditional income verification for households qualifying for the extended 36-month certification period, streamlining administrative processes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8199
Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2024
Aug 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8199
    Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2024


  • August 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Josh Riley

Josh Riley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (15)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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