01. Definitions. For the purpose of this subchapter, the term: (1) 'Categorical eligibility' means the automatic eligibility for SNAP as determined by the enrollment in a separate TANF funded program. (2) Repealed. (3) 'LIHEAP' means the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program. (4) 'Maximum standard utility allowance' means the maximum level of accepted utility-based income deductions used in determining benefits under the food stamp program. (4A) 'SNAP' means the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, established pursuant to section 4 of the Food Stamp Act of 1964, approved August 31, 1964 (78 Stat. 703; 7 U.S.C. § 2013). (5) 'TANF' means the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. (Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 5081, 57 DCR 181; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-294, § 3(a), 70 DCR 560; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-301, § 2(a), 70 DCR 581; Sept. 6, 2023, D.C. Law 25-50, § 8002(c), 70 DCR 10366.) Applicability Applicability of D.C. Law 24-294: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the change made to this section by § 3(a) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. 294: § 4 of D.C. Law 24-294 provided that the change made to this section by § 3(a) of D.C. Law 24-294 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5081 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 5081 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345). Short Title Short title: Section 5080 of D.C. Law 18-111 provided that subtitle I of title V of the act may be cited as the 'Food Stamp Expansion Act of 2009'.
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