Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Why This Matters
The Affordable Food and Energy Act makes it easier for families receiving energy assistance to get more food benefits. This helps ensure that low-income households can afford both food and energy costs.
If you receive energy assistance, you may qualify for more food benefits to help with your expenses.
Who this affects
Families qualifying for energy assistance · Families needing help with food costs
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill expands food assistance benefits for households receiving energy assistance.
2Households that received energy payments over $20 in the past year can qualify for more help.
3It allows states to consider energy assistance payments as direct household income.
4The bill updates how energy assistance expenses are counted for food benefit eligibility.
