Rep. Brunner offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 92. 

            A resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to include total liquid assets as countable income when determining eligibility for the Food Assistance Program.

            Whereas, Eligibility for the Food Assistance Program (FAP) depends on the financial situation of all members of the household group; and

            Whereas, Most types of earned and unearned income are counted in determining eligibility for FAP. Such countable income is also considered when determining the amount of FAP a family is eligible to receive; and

            Whereas, Some examples of countable income are: wages, self-employment earnings, rental income, child support, social security benefits, and veterans benefits; and

            Whereas, Total liquid assets should be included and counted in federal regulations to determine eligibility for the FAP; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to amend federal regulations to include total liquid assets in determining eligibility under the Food Assistance Program; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, and the Michigan Department of Human Services.