Keep Seniors Fed Act

# Keep Seniors Fed Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Keep Seniors Fed Act would change how the government calculates whether seniors qualify for SNAP (food assistance benefits, commonly known as food stamps). Currently, when determining if someone is eligible for SNAP, the government counts Social Security retirement and disability benefits as household income. This bill would exempt those Social Security benefits from this calculation, meaning seniors' benefits wouldn't count against them when applying for food assistance. **Who It Affects and Why It Matters** This bill primarily affects senior citizens receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits who struggle with food insecurity.

By not counting Social Security income, more seniors would likely qualify for SNAP benefits or receive higher benefit amounts. The goal is to help seniors afford groceries, as many live on fixed incomes that may be insufficient for all their expenses. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.