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Feed Our Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7383| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for veterans from certain work requirements. Specifically, it adds veterans to the list of individuals who are not subject to the work mandates typically required for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . The bill's intent is to ensure that veterans can access crucial food assistance benefits without facing barriers related to employment status. By amending Section 6(o)(3) of the Act, it aims to restore a specific exemption for this demographic. This measure would allow eligible veterans to receive SNAP benefits regardless of whether they meet the standard work requirements.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Feed Our Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7383| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2026
This legislative proposal seeks to modify the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide an exemption for veterans from certain work requirements. Specifically, it adds veterans to the list of individuals who are not subject to the work mandates typically required for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . The bill's intent is to ensure that veterans can access crucial food assistance benefits without facing barriers related to employment status. By amending Section 6(o)(3) of the Act, it aims to restore a specific exemption for this demographic. This measure would allow eligible veterans to receive SNAP benefits regardless of whether they meet the standard work requirements.
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Timeline
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • February 4, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Gabe Vasquez

Gabe Vasquez

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Adam Gray (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

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