People with past drug offenses would be able to get food assistance, and those leaving jail could apply early.
This bill would let people with past drug offenses receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would also allow individuals leaving jail or prison to apply for SNAP benefits up to 30 days before their release. This means more people would have access to food support as they re-enter their communities.
Today, federal law generally stops people with drug-related felony convictions from getting SNAP food benefits, though states can sometimes opt out. Also, people in jail or prison cannot apply for SNAP. If this bill becomes law, people with past drug offenses would be able to get SNAP benefits, and any state laws preventing this would be cancelled. Incarcerated individuals could also apply for SNAP up to 30 days before their release.
HR 5223 · 119th Congress · September 9, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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