In CommitteeFiled Apr 14, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 14, 2026
Summary
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act would extend the SNAP certification period for elderly and disabled households to three years, introduce a standard medical expense deduction of $155 (adjusted for inflation), and let states use streamlined application processes. It targets seniors and adults with disabilities who have little or no earned income, aiming to make food assistance easier to obtain and keep more people fed.
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