Many SNAP households could get more help buying food. The bill changes how benefits are set, counts some costs in a new way, ends one time limit, and lets Puerto Rico join SNAP.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who get SNAP or may qualify for it. It could matter most for families with tight food budgets, older adults, people with disabilities, households with high rent or utility bills, certain adults without children, and residents of Puerto Rico. State SNAP offices, USDA, and food retailers in Puerto Rico would also have new work to do.
Why this matters: Food benefits may stretch further if SNAP uses a food-cost plan that assumes a less bare-bones diet. The bill could also help households whose medical bills or rent make their real budgets tighter than their income shows. Puerto Rico’s move into SNAP could change how federal food aid works there, but the change depends on Puerto Rico’s plan and USDA approval.
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Officially: Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023
Many SNAP households could get more help buying food. The bill changes how benefits are set, counts some costs in a new way, ends one time limit, and lets Puerto Rico join SNAP.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3037. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2023, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (introduced), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
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