Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023

Senate Bill 949 - Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 949 Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/11/2024, 4:42 PM

Congressional Summary of S 949

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023

This bill sets out a process to enable Puerto Rico to participate as a state in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Under current law, a state receives SNAP funding based on the number of participating households in the state whereas Puerto Rico receives a block grant to fund its nutrition assistance program.

The bill requires Puerto Rico to submit to the Department of Agriculture (USDA) a plan of operation to transition away from the consolidated block grant program to SNAP. USDA must provide appropriate training and technical assistance to enable Puerto Rico to formulate such plan.

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Current Status of Bill S 949

Bill S 949 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill S 949 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2023. Bill S 949's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 949

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 949

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 949

Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023

A bill 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.