Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

House Bill

H.R. 3474

119th Congress

Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Representative

Democratic

VA-8

Cosponsors

46

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 aims to expand and improve federal nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities. It would increase the eligibility period for SNAP benefits, expand medical expense deductions, and create a streamlined application process. The bill also reauthorizes and expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

SponsorDonald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)

Introduced8/26/2025

StatusForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

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Federal Mechanical Insulation Act

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 aims to expand and improve federal nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities. It would increase the eligibility period for SNAP benefits, expand medical expense deductions, and create a streamline

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The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 aims to expand and improve federal nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities. It would increase the eligibility period for SNAP benefits, expand medical expense deductions, and create a streamlined application process. The bill also reauthorizes and expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Bill Number: 3474
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Introduced: 8/26/2025
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
Bill Number: 3474
Sponsor: Donald S. Beyer Jr. (D-VA)
Status: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 8/26/2025
Summary: The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 aims to expand and improve federal nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities. It would increase the eligibility period for SNAP benefits, expand medical expense deductions, and create a streamlined application process. The bill also rea

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 aims to expand and improve federal nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities. It would increase the eligibility period for SNAP benefits, expand medical expense deductions, and create a streamlined application process. The bill also reauthorizes and expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023 This bill modifies and expands nutrition programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Under the bill, a household's eligibility for SNAP benefits may be certified for 36 months if all adult household members are elderly or disabled, an increase from 24 months. The bill also expands the SNAP medical expense deduction. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish an elderly simplified application program (ESAP). Under ESAP, a state may implement a streamlined SNAP application and certification process for households where all adult household members are elderly or disabled and have no earned income. The bill also directs USDA to authorize public-private partnerships between USDA, retail food stores participating in SNAP, and community-based organizations to provide free or low-cost food delivery under SNAP, including through the use of private funds. Further, the bill reauthorizes CSFP, provides additional funding for the program, and expands eligibility to include low-income adults with disabilities. CSFP benefits may also be certified for 36 months. Currently, benefits may be certified for not less than one year, but not more than three years. The bill also expands eligibility for the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) to include adults with disabilities, provide a 36-month certification period, and include minimum and maximum benefit amounts. Under the bill, USDA must also establish various grant programs; for example, USDA must establish grant programs to modernize SFMNP operations and establish new farmers' markets.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Increases the eligibility period for SNAP benefits from 24 to 36 months for households with all elderly or disabled adult members
Expands the SNAP medical expense deduction and establishes an elderly simplified application program
Reauthorizes and provides additional funding for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, expanding eligibility to include low-income adults with disabilities
Expands the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program to include adults with disabilities and sets minimum and maximum benefit amounts

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would make it easier for older adults and adults with disabilities to access and maintain SNAP and other federal nutrition benefits. This could improve food security and reduce senior hunger, especially for those on fixed incomes with high medical expenses. The expanded programs would directly benefit low-income older adults and adults with disabilities, helping them access nutritious foods from grocery stores, food banks, and farmers markets.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Aging

Agricultural marketing and promotion

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Disability and paralysis

Family relationships

Food assistance and relief

Food industry and services

Food supply, safety, and labeling

Health care costs and insurance

Housing for the elderly and disabled

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3474, 119th Congress (2025). "Federal Mechanical Insulation Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3474

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