H.R.1
119th Congress

One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Introduced: Jun 23, 2025Updated: Oct 8, 2025
Became Law
Sponsor0 Cosponsors
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
RTexas
Summary

{
"summary": "This section of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It redefines unemployment requirements for noncontiguous states and introduces new waivers and exemptions for these regions.",
"key_points": [
"The amendment affects Section 6(o)(4) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.",
"It changes the unemployment rate threshold for noncontiguous states to 1.5 times the national average.",
"The bill introduces waivers and exemptions for noncontiguous states under certain conditions."
],
"impact": "This change could potentially increase the number of people in noncontiguous states eligible for food and nutrition assistance, depending on the national unemployment rate.",
"related_bills": [
{
"name": "Food and Nutrition Act of 2008",
"bill_number": "HR6124",
"sections": [
{
"number": "6(o)(4)",
"original_summary": "The original section laid out the unemployment rate criteria for food and nutrition assistance.",
"amended_summary": "The amendment changes the unemployment rate threshold for noncontiguous states to 1.5 times the national average and introduces new waivers and exemptions."
}
]
}
],
"related_organizations": [
{
"name": "Department of Agriculture",
"description": "The department is responsible for developing and executing federal laws related to farming, forestry, rural economic development, and food.",
"relationship_summary": "The Department of Agriculture administers the Food and Nutrition Act, and will be responsible for implementing the changes outlined in this bill."
}
]
}

Bill Sections
Sec. 10101
Re-evaluation of thrifty food plan (a)In generalSection 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is amended by striking subsection (u) and inserting the following:
Sec. 10102
Modifications to SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults (a)ExceptionsSection 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(o)) is amended by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
Sec. 10103
Availability of standard utility allowances based on receipt of energy assistance
Sec. 10104
Restrictions on internet expensesSection 5(e)(6) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2014(e)(6)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (E)Restrictions on internet expensesAny service fee associated with internet connection shall not be used in computing the excess shelter expense deduction under this paragraph..
Sec. 10105
Matching funds requirements
Sec. 10106
Administrative cost sharingSection 16(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025(a)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking agency an amount equal to 50 per centum and inserting agency, through fiscal year 2026, 50 percent, and for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter, 25 percent,.
Sec. 10107
National education and obesity prevention grant programSection 28(d)(1)(F) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036a(d)(1)(F)) is amended by striking for fiscal year 2016 and each subsequent fiscal year and inserting for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2025.
Sec. 10108
Alien SNAP eligibilitySection 6(f) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2015(f)) is amended to read as follows: (f)No individual who is a member of a household otherwise eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this section shall be eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a member of that or any other household unless he or she is—
Sec. 10201
Rescission of amounts for forestryThe unobligated balances of amounts appropriated by the following provisions of Public Law 117–169 are rescinded: (1)Paragraphs (3) and (4) of section 23001(a) (136 Stat. 2023).
Sec. 10301
Effective reference price; reference price (a)Effective reference priceSection 1111(8)(B)(ii) of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (7 U.S.C. 9011(8)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking 85 and inserting beginning with the crop year 2025, 88.