To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides submission of plan of operation; technical assistance; determination and certification by Secretary of Agriculture On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act, creates transition from the consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico, and creates consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico and American Samoa Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Agriculture and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides submission of plan of operation; technical assistance; determination and certification by Secretary of Agriculture On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act...
- Creates transition from the consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico.
- Creates consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico and American Samoa Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
- Provides authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act such sums as may be necessary until the end of the period described in section 4(a).
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides submission of plan of operation; technical assistance; determination and certification by Secretary of Agriculture On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act, creates transition from the consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico, and creates consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico and American Samoa Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill provides submission of plan of operation; technical assistance; determination and certification by Secretary of Agriculture On designating an agency of the kind described in section 3(s)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act, creates transition from the consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico, and creates consolidated block grant for Puerto Rico and American Samoa Section 19 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Booker, Ms. Warren, Mr. Sanders, …
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