Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The RESTORE Act removes federal restrictions that currently prevent individuals with drug-related convictions from accessing food assistance programs like SNAP (food stamps) and temporary cash assistance. Specifically, the bill amends a 1996 law that barred people with drug offenses from these benefits, allowing them to apply and receive aid based on their current financial need rather than their criminal history. The legislation also nullifies any state laws that impose similar restrictions on SNAP eligibility for people with drug convictions and expands the definition of eligible households to include incarcerated individuals scheduled for release within 30 days, helping them prepare for re-entry into society. The bill is intended to support people returning from incarceration by providing them with access to basic food and financial resources needed for successful reintegration. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the legislation.
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