Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act

Hozzl · 2026-03-19T19:12:23Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3958 Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/19/2026, 7:12 PM

Summary of Bill S 3958

The bill, designated as S. 3958 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to facilitate Puerto Rico's shift to the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). The bill also includes provisions addressing other related purposes concerning nutrition assistance in Puerto Rico. Introduced on March 2, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill S 3958

Bill S 3958 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 2, 2026. Bill S 3958 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 2, 2026. Bill S 3958's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 2, 2026

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3958

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

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Alonso Callahan

1,054

4 months ago

This bill is gonna help Puerto Rico get the nutrition assistance they need. It's about time they get treated fairly like the rest of us. I'm all for it! #PuertoRicoNutritionAssistanceFairnessAct #SupportingEquality