SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
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Overview
The SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025 aims to increase the amount of housing costs that can be deducted when determining SNAP benefits. Currently, there’s a limit on how much housing expenses can be deducted, but this bill would eliminate that cap. This would allow more low-income households to receive the full amount of SNAP benefits they are eligible for, based on their actual housing costs.
Key provisions
- Repeals the cap on the shelter deduction for SNAP benefits.
- Allows households to deduct all allowable housing expenses exceeding 50% of income.
- Includes expenses such as rent, mortgage, electricity, and water.
- The change applies to the calculation of net income for SNAP eligibility.
Who is affected
- Low-income households
- SNAP recipients
- Individuals and families utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Notable changes
- Eliminates the annual shelter deduction cap.
- Increases the potential SNAP benefit amount for eligible households.
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