![]() ![]() Asset limits have been shown to discourage people who are eligible from applying for SNAP, increase administrative costs, and discourage people from saving for emergencies. Most states have moved away from asset limits for SNAP, and with good reason. Iowa is currently one of 36 states that does not have an asset limit for SNAP. Even children’s savings accounts would count toward the asset limit for the household. The value of a household’s primary residence, retirement accounts, and one vehicle would be excluded, as well as $10,000 in fair market value of a second vehicle. Households would face a limit of $15,000 in assets. The harmful proposals in both of the bills include: ![]() These bills do have some differences, but are largely similar. House File 613 and Senate File 494 target SNAP, Medicaid, and other public assistance programs. snap-map What exactly is in these bills? Get the latest statistics on SNAP use in Iowa Fill out a short form to share your story with us. Would you or someone you know be personally affected by these proposed policy changes? We want to hear from you. Write a letter to the editor and submit it to your local paper. Share about what’s happening in the legislature on social media. Tell your friends and family about the attacks on SNAP and encourage them to take action as well. Contact your Representative and Senator and ask them to vote “NO” on these bills.You can help stop this bad legislation by taking action: Real stories from real Iowans can stop these bills, but legislators need to hear loud and clear that we will not stand for this attack on SNAP and the rely on it. ![]() These bills are a step in the wrong direction for Iowa. Iowa should be exploring ways to improve access to SNAP, such as increasing the income eligibility for SNAP from 160% to 200% of the federal poverty level, and investing in the Double Up Food Bucks program. SNAP enrollment in Iowa is currently at a 14-year low, while food banks and food pantries across the state are breaking all-time records.SNAP benefits are 100% federally funded, and the state has a 50-50 cost share on administrative costs, which have remained stable for over 10 years. These bills will only increase SNAP administrative costs to the state.Instituting an asset test and additional eligibility verification checks will remove people from the program who struggle to meet the new requirements and discourage people from applying for public assistance programs like SNAP. The additional administrative hurdles in these bills will remove people from SNAP even when they’re eligible to receive benefits.These bills would remove people from SNAP and increase hunger and food insecurity in the state of Iowa. House File 613 and Senate File 494 are harmful bills that target SNAP and other public assistance programs. Tell our lawmakers not to take food away from Iowans! ![]()
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