Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025

This bill would change how monthly SNAP (food stamp) benefits are calculated, basing them on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's low-cost food plan instead of the thrifty food plan. It would raise the minimum monthly benefit from 8 percent to 10 percent of the maximum benefit for a one-person household. It would create a standard medical expense deduction of $140 in fiscal year 2025 for elderly or disabled household members and remove the cap on the deduction for housing costs. It would also end the time limit on SNAP benefits for certain adults who do not meet work requirements.

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Sponsors

• Kirsten E. Gillibrand Democrat sponsor
• 3 cosponsors