ThinkDIFFERENTLY Nutrition and Opportunities Act of 2024
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act to raise the age limit for certain nutrition assistance from 17 to 21 years. It directly affects young adults aged 17-21 who previously lost eligibility at age 17 but will now qualify until age 21 for federal nutrition programs. The key change modifies eligibility rules by updating the age threshold in the law, with no other program changes. The amendment takes effect January 1, 2025.
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Introduction
May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action Sep 3, 2024
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Sep 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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May 16, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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May 16, 2024
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Marcus J. Molinaro
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