Bill · H.R. 2780· House(119-HR-2780)
Setting the Table for Transition Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Timothy Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Setting the Table for Transition Act," aims to temporarily expand income eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. It specifically targets households that include certain veterans during a transition period. For a 100-day window starting when a veteran receives a Report of Separation, only the veteran's income would be considered when determining eligibility. The act defines a veteran as someone who served in the active military, naval, or air service and was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. This legislation would take effect 90 days after it is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill directly benefits veterans during their transition period via expanded SNAP eligibility.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill enhances benefits for transitioning veterans by easing SNAP eligibility requirements.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill expands nutritional assistance for low-income households containing veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded SNAP Eligibility: By changing how income is calculated, the bill allows for households with veterans to potentially qualify for food assistance more easily. This occurs during the 100-day period starting on the date the veteran receives a Report of Separation (DD form 214) (Section 2).
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Simplified Income Calculation for Transitioning Households: The bill specifies that during the transition period, only the income of the veteran is considered for the purpose of determining income under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House