Training and Nutrition Stability Act of 2025

# Training and Nutrition Stability Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change how income is counted when determining who qualifies for SNAP (food assistance benefits). Currently, when someone participates in job training or employment programs, the money they receive or earn through those programs counts toward their income, which can make them ineligible for SNAP. This bill would exclude that training-related income from being counted, allowing people in these programs to potentially qualify for or continue receiving food assistance. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill specifically targets people participating in job training and employment programs, including those in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs, vocational rehabilitation programs, and refugee employment assistance programs. By not counting training allowances and on-the-job training earnings as income, the bill aims to make it easier for people learning new skills to access nutrition assistance without losing benefits.

This could help remove a barrier that might otherwise discourage people from participating in training programs. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S. 1789) has been introduced in the Senate and is in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).