(Des Moines) House File 3, a Welfare Reform bill, passed through the Health and Human Services Committee in the Iowa House this past week.
Iowa House Representative Tom Moore, of Griswold, said this bill ensures Iowa’s welfare programs are available for truly eligible Iowans by codifying practices to authenticate identity of applicants and verify information prior to enrollment. It requires a real-time eligibility system in place by July 2025.
And, as amended, it prohibits candy and non-sugar-free soda purchases by SNAP.
