Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1982

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1982 - Title I: Agriculture, Forestry, and Related Programs - Subtitle A: Food and Stamp Program Reductions - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to treat all related persons living together who are not elderly, blind, or disabled as one household. Revises the measurement periods used for each October's adjustment of the cost of the thrifty food plan. Excludes from household income cost-of-living increases attributable to specified provisions of the Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, and to pensions for veterans of a period of war. Changes the date for adjusting deductions in computing household income from July 1, 1983, to October 1, 1983. Revises excess shelter deduction provisions to permit State agencies to use a standard utility allowance which does not fluctuate seasonally. Excludes from such use households not incurring or sharing such expenses. Requires monthly averaging of household income received on a regular weekly or biweekly basis. Requires accessible pension funds and savings or retirement accounts to be counted in determining whether the financial resources limitation has been exceeded. Establishes categorical el…