A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the calculation and reduce the taxpayer cost of payment errors under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

1/30/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 302 aims to make changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 in order to enhance the accuracy of payment calculations and decrease the financial burden on taxpayers within the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). The bill seeks to address issues related to errors in payment calculations, which can result in overpayments or underpayments to SNAP recipients. By improving the accuracy of these calculations, the bill aims to reduce the amount of taxpayer money that is wasted due to payment errors.

In addition to addressing payment errors, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the SNAP program. These provisions may include measures to streamline administrative processes, enhance program efficiency, or improve access to benefits for eligible individuals and families.

Overall, Bill 119 s 302 is focused on making targeted improvements to the SNAP program in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to provide food assistance to those in need.
Congress
119

Number
S - 302

Introduced on
2025-01-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 119 s 302 aims to make changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 in order to enhance the accuracy of payment calculations and decrease the financial burden on taxpayers within the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). The bill seeks to address issues related to errors in payment calculations, which can result in overpayments or underpayments to SNAP recipients. By improving the accuracy of these calculations, the bill aims to reduce the amount of taxpayer money that is wasted due to payment errors.

In addition to addressing payment errors, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the SNAP program. These provisions may include measures to streamline administrative processes, enhance program efficiency, or improve access to benefits for eligible individuals and families.

Overall, Bill 119 s 302 is focused on making targeted improvements to the SNAP program in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to provide food assistance to those in need.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the calculation and reduce the taxpayer cost of payment errors under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/29/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.