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Fiscal Responsibility ActRI 2023 Division C, Grow the Economy TITLE II— SNAP Exemptions Effective September 1, 2023 Section 311(a)–Modification of able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) Time Limit Exceptions This provision increases the age of those subject to the ABAWD time limit to age 50. This provision also adds new exceptions to the ABAWD time limit for homeless individuals, veterans, and individuals aged 24 or younger and in foster care on their 18th birthday (or higher age if the State offers extended foster care to a higher age). Section 311(b)–Application States must apply the changes to the age and other exceptions described in Section 311(a) to applications for certification or recertification received on or after September 1, 2023. Effective October 1, 2023 Section 311(a)–Modification of ABAWD Time Limit Exceptions This provision increases the age of those subject to the ABAWD time limit to age 52. Section 312–Modification of ABAWD Discretionary Exemptions This provision decreases States’ annual allotment of ABAWD discretionary exemptions from 12 percent to 8 percent of the caseload subject to the ABAWD time limit. This provision also limits States’ ability to carryover unused ABAWD discretionary exemptions to no more than one year. Effective October 1, 2024 Section 311(a)–Modification of ABAWD Time Limit Exceptions This provision further increases the age of those subject to the ABAWD time limit to age 54. Sunsetting The changes made under section 311(a) pertaining to the ABAWD age and exceptions cease to have effect on October 1, 2030. Other Provisions Affecting SNAP Section 313–Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 This provision adds language to the program’s purpose statement related to assisting low- income adults in obtaining employment and increasing their earnings. Specifically, the language adds the following to the purpose of SNAP: through their guidance portal, except to establish historical facts. incorporated into a contract. USDA may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not available Guidance documents lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or