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Setting the Table for Transition Act

H.R. 8442 · 118th Congress · May 16, 2024 · Lineage

A BILL

To temporarily expand the supplemental nutrition assistance program income eligibility of households that include certain veterans.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Setting the Table for Transition Act”.

Sec. 2 Temporary expanded SNAP income eligibility of households that include certain veterans

For the purpose of determining income under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) during the 100-day period that begins on the date a veteran receives a Report of Separation (DD form 214) of a household that includes a member who is a veteran, only the income of such veteran shall be considered.

Sec. 3 Definition

For purposes of this Act, the term “veteran” means an individual who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

Sec. 4 Effective date

This Act shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.