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SNAP Benefits Modernization Act
This legislation updates the Thrifty Food Plan calculation used to determine SNAP benefits to reflect actual food costs in different regions, adds an online grocery purchasing mandate for all states, and eliminates the asset test that prevents working families from qualifying.
Discussion (6)
The enforcement mechanism needs to be stronger. Without teeth, this becomes another unfunded mandate.
I propose adding a phased implementation schedule to make this more practical.
Add phased implementation timeline
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Section 3 amended: "Implementation in three phases over 36 months — Phase 1: entities over 500 employees; Phase 2: 100-500; Phase 3: all remaining."
I work with affected populations and can say firsthand this kind of reform is desperately needed.
This is long overdue. Other countries have had similar policies for years and the results speak for themselves.
I propose adding a phased implementation schedule to make this more practical.
Add phased implementation timeline
+ Proposed Text
Section 3 amended: "Implementation in three phases over 36 months — Phase 1: entities over 500 employees; Phase 2: 100-500; Phase 3: all remaining."
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
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Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."