Bill would tighten work rules for SNAP and extend them to housing aid
In committeeH.R. 1198Latest action
Sponsor: Mike Kennedy · Representative · UT
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Official title: Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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The bill raises the SNAP work-exemption age to 60 and applies similar work rules to public housing and rental vouchers.
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What does this do?
The bill changes SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, raising the age exemption from 55 to 60 and narrowing the parental exemption to children under 6, while adding a new 6-month exemption for parents or caregivers and one for caregivers whose spouse already meets requirements. It also removes an existing exemption category and extends similar work requirements to people in public housing and those receiving HUD rental vouchers.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects low-income individuals and families using SNAP, public housing, or rental assistance vouchers, especially adults aged 55-60, parents without young children, and caregivers.
Why does it matter?
The changes would require more people to work or participate in job training to keep receiving benefits, narrowing who automatically qualifies for exemptions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Mar 14, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.