No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025
No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the military to include information about federal food assistance programs—particularly SNAP (food stamps)—in the counseling sessions that service members receive before leaving the military. Currently, the military provides "Transition Assistance Program" counseling to help departing soldiers, sailors, and airmen prepare for civilian life, but this bill would ensure that information about available nutrition assistance is part of that counseling. **Who It Affects** The bill directly affects military service members transitioning to civilian life. Indirectly, it could help veterans who experience food insecurity after leaving the military by making them aware of benefits they may qualify for.
It would also apply to whoever delivers this counseling within the Department of Defense. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken beyond the initial introduction.
CRS Official Summary
No Veteran Should Go Hungry Act of 2025This bill requires that preseparation counseling provided to members of the Armed Forces under the Transition Assistance Program include information regarding federal food and nutrition assistance programs (e.g., the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly referred to as SNAP).
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.