Bills · HR 2195
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2195Agriculture and Food
Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION APR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to address food insecurity among a vulnerable population: disabled veterans. Many veterans face significant challenges, including financial hardship and the long-term health consequences of their service, which can make it difficult to afford nutritious food. If this bill becomes law, it could provide a crucial safety net for thousands of veterans who currently do not qualify for SNAP.
Without this bill, many disabled veterans with substantial service-connected conditions may continue to struggle with hunger or rely on other, potentially less consistent, forms of assistance. The delayed effective date until 2030 means that the immediate impact on veterans is non-existent, and those facing food insecurity now will not receive help from this specific legislation for several years.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to veterans with one service-connected disability rated at 60% or higher.
This provision helps ensure more veterans with significant service-connected disabilities can access essential food assistance.
PROVISION 02
Expands SNAP eligibility to veterans with two or more service-connected disabilities, where one is at least 40% and their combined rating is 70% or higher.
This broadens the pool of eligible veterans to include those with multiple, significant service-connected health issues.
PROVISION 03
Makes veterans deemed 'catastrophically disabled' eligible for SNAP benefits.
This ensures veterans with the most severe disabilities, who often face extreme financial burdens, can receive food assistance.
PROVISION 04
Includes veterans under 65 who receive a pension under section 1521 of title 38, United States Code, in SNAP eligibility.
This extends eligibility to a specific group of younger, disabled veterans receiving non-service-connected VA pensions, recognizing their financial needs.
PROVISION 05
Sets an effective date for these changes as October 1, 2030.
This means the expanded eligibility will not take effect for over five years, delaying assistance to currently struggling veterans.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 68
D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
40
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DEM 68 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSAPR 4
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
MAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2195
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionApr 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2195Agriculture and Food
Feed Hungry Veterans Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 4, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
68
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