Bill would end SNAP's three-month limit for jobless adults without kids
In committeeS. 1628Latest action
Sponsor: Peter Welch · Senator · VT
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Official title: Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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S 1628 would eliminate SNAP's three-month time limit and work requirement for able-bodied adults without dependents.
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What does this do?
This bill would remove the SNAP rule limiting food assistance to three months within three years for able-bodied adults without dependents unless they meet work or training hour requirements. It also makes technical changes to related tax code and workforce training law references. The change would take effect 180 days after becoming law.
Who does it affect?
This primarily affects adults without children or other dependents who currently must document work, training, or volunteer hours to keep SNAP benefits beyond three months.
Why does it matter?
Removing the requirement means eligible adults could keep receiving food assistance regardless of employment status, changing how states administer and verify SNAP eligibility. The bill has only been introduced and , requiring passage by both chambers and a presidential signature to take effect.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 6, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 6, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.