An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

# HR 1 – Summary in Plain English This is a large bill — known as a "reconciliation bill" — that covers many areas of the federal government. It cuts taxes, changes spending for numerous federal programs, and raises the federal debt limit by $5 trillion. Here is a breakdown of its major parts: --- ## Food Assistance (SNAP/Food Stamps) The bill makes several changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): - **Limits how benefit amounts are calculated** by preventing the government from updating the basket of foods used to set benefit levels, except through a standard inflation measure. - **Expands work requirements** so that adults up to age 65 (currently age 55) must meet work rules to keep benefits. It also narrows who counts as a caretaker of a dependent child (only children under 14, down from 18) and removes exemptions for homeless individuals, veterans, and certain former foster youth. An exception is included for certain Native American individuals. - **Restricts a utility cost rule** so that only households with elderly or disabled members can automatically qualify for a standard utility cost allowance through energy assistance programs. - **Prohibits internet service fees** from being counted when calculating a household's shelter costs for SNAP. - **Requires states to help pay for SNAP benefits** starting in 2028,

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