Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution expressing that the Trump administration is legally obligated to fund SNAP using the contingency fund and has authority to finance the program through November, opposing termination of benefits.
Who Benefits and How
SNAP beneficiaries including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million veterans would benefit from continued funding. Food assistance advocates gain congressional support for program continuity.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This non-binding resolution calls on the administration to use existing contingency funds rather than creating new obligations.
Key Provisions
- States administration is legally obligated to fund SNAP via contingency fund
- Asserts legal authority exists to finance SNAP through November
- Emphasizes importance for families, children, seniors, and veterans experiencing hunger
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expresses Senate view that USDA should fund SNAP through the contingency fund and opposes terminating benefits
Who Benefits
- SNAP recipients
- Children
- Seniors
Who Bears Costs
- USDA (use contingency funds)
Key Policy Areas
Food Assistance, Social Welfare, Agriculture
Primary Purpose
Expresses Senate view that USDA should fund SNAP through the contingency fund and opposes terminating benefits
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Pressure administration to maintain SNAP funding"
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Merkley (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Ms. Alsobrooks, Ms. Baldwin, …
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