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A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.
7/9/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4543
Bill 118 s 4543, also known as the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to amend the current law to give states the ability to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The bill seeks to streamline the recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries by allowing states to waive certain administrative requirements that may be burdensome or unnecessary. This could potentially make it easier for individuals and families to maintain their eligibility for SNAP benefits without having to navigate through unnecessary red tape.
In addition to allowing states to waive certain administrative requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of the SNAP program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but could potentially include measures to improve program efficiency, reduce administrative costs, or enhance access to benefits for eligible individuals. Overall, Bill 118 s 4543 aims to make it easier for individuals and families to maintain their eligibility for SNAP benefits by giving states more flexibility in the administration of the program. This could potentially lead to a more efficient and effective SNAP program that better serves those in need of assistance with food and nutrition.
The bill seeks to streamline the recertification process for SNAP beneficiaries by allowing states to waive certain administrative requirements that may be burdensome or unnecessary. This could potentially make it easier for individuals and families to maintain their eligibility for SNAP benefits without having to navigate through unnecessary red tape.
In addition to allowing states to waive certain administrative requirements, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of the SNAP program. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but could potentially include measures to improve program efficiency, reduce administrative costs, or enhance access to benefits for eligible individuals. Overall, Bill 118 s 4543 aims to make it easier for individuals and families to maintain their eligibility for SNAP benefits by giving states more flexibility in the administration of the program. This could potentially lead to a more efficient and effective SNAP program that better serves those in need of assistance with food and nutrition.
Current Status of Bill S 4543
Bill S 4543 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 13, 2024. Bill S 4543 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 13, 2024. Bill S 4543's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 13, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4543
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4543
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4543
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4543
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