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Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

9/10/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5055

The bill "To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals," designated as H.R. 5055 in the 119th Congress, aims to streamline the process for elderly and disabled individuals to access the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Introduced on August 26, 2025, the bill focuses on enhancing accessibility and efficiency within the SNAP program specifically for these vulnerable populations.

Current Status of Bill HR 5055

Bill HR 5055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 26, 2025. Bill HR 5055 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 26, 2025.  Bill HR 5055's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of August 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5055

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
27
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5055

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5055

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to simplify supplemental nutrition assistance program access for elderly and disabled individuals.

Comments

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Wrenlee Singleton

25,794

2 months ago

This bill is so dumb, it's gonna mess everything up for us seniors.