National Food Stamp Reform Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Food Stamp Reform Act - Redefines the meaning of the term "food" as used in the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to include seeds and plants for garden use. Redefines the term "household" to delete the requirement that individuals sharing common living quarters be related in order to qualify as a household. Defines the term "nutritionally adequate diet" for purposes of this Act. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish uniform national standards of eligibility for participation by households in the food stamp program. States that no household shall be eligible if its income exceeds the income poverty guidelines for a household of its size as prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget. Sets forth standards by which the income of a household shall be determined. Excludes from gross income Federal, State, and local taxes, and necessary expenses incurred in self-employment. Establishes limits on the value of liquid and nonliquid assets owned or being purchased by a household for purposes of determining eligibility. Specifies types of holdings which are to be included in determining the value of the household's assets. Authorizes the Secretary to establish temporary emerg…