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Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act

10/1/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5168

H.R. 5168, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 8, 2025, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to facilitate Puerto Rico's transition to the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Current Status of Bill HR 5168

Bill HR 5168 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2025. Bill HR 5168 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2025.  Bill HR 5168's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of September 8, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5168

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
17
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5168

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5168

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.
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.

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