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Read. Follow. Verify.House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Title IV Modernization
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on June 7, 2023, to discuss potential updates and modernization efforts for programs, which primarily cover nutrition assistance and SNAP. The session included testimony from state officials, academic researchers, and food bank representatives regarding , employment, and health outcomes.
This hearing serves as a foundational step for potential legislative changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and related federal food aid, which directly impacts eligibility, benefit delivery, and administrative requirements for millions of low-income Americans.
Who It Affects
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SNAP recipients
Any legislative changes resulting from this hearing could alter eligibility criteria, work requirements, or benefit levels for program participants.
State human services departments
These agencies are responsible for administering federal nutrition programs and would be required to implement any new administrative or integrity-related mandates.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 7, 2023, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
- The subject of the hearing was the modernization of Title IV, which governs federal nutrition assistance programs.
- Witnesses provided testimony on program integrity, employment requirements, and the intersection of nutrition and health.
- The committee received various supplementary materials, including letters from the National Grocers Association, the National Education Association, and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
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- The hearing record includes submissions from MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Focus on Modernization
The committee is explicitly framing the upcoming Farm Bill discussions around 'modernization' and 'integrity,' signaling a potential shift toward stricter administrative oversight.
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