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H.R. 1198

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Summary

H.R. 1198, the Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025, was introduced in the House on Feb 11, 2025 by Rep. Mike Kennedy (R) with 2 co-sponsors. It was referred to Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, and last saw action on Mar 14, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.


Record

Text

H.R. 1198 has 2 co-sponsors.

hb1198/introduced-in-house.txt
119 HR 1198 IH: Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025
U.S. House of Representatives
2025-02-11
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Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
I 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1198 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 11, 2025 Mr. Kennedy of Utah (for himself and Mr. Brecheen ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture , and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify work requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025 .
2.
SNAP work requirements
(a)
In general
Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o) ) is amended—
(1)
in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting , or, in the case of a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child, 6 months (consecutive or otherwise), before during which ;
(2)
in paragraph (3)—
(A)
in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (ii) and inserting the following:
(ii)
over 60 years of age;
;
(B)
in subparagraph (C), by inserting under 6 years of age before the semicolon at the end;
(C)
in subparagraph (G), by striking or at the end;
(D)
in subparagraph (H), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and
(E)
by adding at the end the following:
(I)
(i)
responsible for a dependent individual; and
(ii)
married to, and resides with, an individual who is in compliance with the requirements of paragraph (2).
; and
(3)
in paragraph (6)—
(A)
in subparagraph (B), by striking (I) and inserting (H) ;
(B)
in subparagraph (C), by striking (G) and (I) and inserting (F) and (H) ;
(C)
in subparagraph (D), by striking (G) through (I) and inserting (F) through (H) ;
(D)
by striking subparagraph (F);
(E)
by redesignating subparagraphs (G) through (J) as subparagraphs (F) through (I), respectively; and
(F)
in subparagraph (F) (as so redesignated), by striking (C), (D),, (E), or (F) and inserting (C), (D), or (E) .
(b)
Conforming amendment
Section 16(h)(1)(E)(ii)(I) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(E)(ii)(I) ) is amended by striking 3-month period and inserting 3-month or 6-month period, as applicable, .
3.
Work requirements for public housing and tenant-based rental assistance
(a)
Public housing
Section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437a ) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(e)
Work requirements for families
The requirements described in section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o) ) shall apply with respect to any individual who—
(1)
is a member of a family residing in a public housing dwelling; and
(2)
is not exempted from those requirements under paragraph (3) of such section.
.
(b)
Tenant-Based rental assistance
Section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 ( 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o) ) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(22)
Work requirements for families
The requirements described in section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2015(o) ) shall apply with respect to any individual who—
(A)
is a member of a family receiving tenant-based assistance; and
(B)
is not exempted from those requirements under paragraph (3) of such section.
.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-02-11
  2. Passed House
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Conference
  5. To President
  6. Became Law

CRS Summary

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Introduced in House Feb 11, 2025

hb1198/introduced-in-house.md

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Introduced in House (02/11/2025)

Let's Get to Work Act of 2025

This bill modifies and expands work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and certain housing programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Specifically, the bill expands the applicability of the work requirements for SNAP recipients who are able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). As background, SNAP recipients who are ABAWDs have work-related requirements in addition to the general SNAP work registration and employment and training requirements.

The bill applies the work requirements for ABAWDs to adults who are not over 60 years old, whereas these requirements currently apply to adults who are not over 55 years old.

Further, the ABAWD exemption for a parent or household member with responsibility for a dependent child is restricted under the bill to a dependent child under the age of six. Currently, the child must be under the age of 18.

The bill allows a member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child to participate in SNAP for up to 6 months (currently 3 months) over a 36-month period without meeting the ABAWD work requirements.

The bill also includes an exception for an individual who (1) is responsible for a dependent individual, and (2) is married to and resides with an individual who complies with the SNAP work requirements.

Additionally, the bill establishes work requirements for families residing in public housing by applying the SNAP work requirements for ABAWDs to the HUD public housing and tenant-based rental assistance (voucher) programs.

Sponsors

Rep. Mike Kennedy (R) sponsors H.R. 1198, and 2 members have co-sponsored it, 1 of them from the day it was introduced.

Committees

H.R. 1198 went before 3 committees: Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, Financial Services and Agriculture.

Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Referred to · Mar 14, 2025 · 79 Bills
Financial Services
Financial Services
Referred To · Feb 11, 2025 · 559 Bills
Agriculture
Agriculture
Referred To · Feb 11, 2025 · 226 Bills

Actions

H.R. 1198 has taken 3 actions since Feb 11, 2025, the latest on Mar 14, 2025.

ChamberAction
Mar 14, 2025
House
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee
Feb 11, 2025
House
Introduced in House
Feb 11, 2025
House
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Agriculture Committee

Votes

H.R. 1198 has not gone to a roll call.

1 bill is related to H.R. 1198, as Identical bill.

Titles

H.R. 1198 goes by 3 titles, 1 of them short titles.

  • Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025 — Display Title
  • Let’s Get to Work Act of 2025 — Short Title(s) as Introduced
  • To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify work requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files H.R. 1198 under Agriculture and Food, one of its 31 policy areas.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; H.R. 1198’s is Agriculture and Food.

hr1198/policy-areas.txt
Agriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCongressCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Constitutional authority

The clause the sponsor cites as Congress’s power to enact H.R. 1198, as entered in the Congressional Record.

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. KENNEDY of Utah:H.R. 1198.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Clause 18 of Section 8 of Article I of the U.S.Constitution[Page H645]

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