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S. 661

Senate

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for certain flexibilities, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This bill would modify federal regulations to allow for increased flexibility in the administration of certain nutrition assistance programs. It specifically targets the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by adjusting eligibility requirements for certain populations. The changes would apply to program administrators and participants across the United States. It was introduced by a Senator from New York and currently awaits consideration by the Agriculture Committee.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. February 14, 2025 · Senate

    Introduced

    Modifies SNAP eligibility requirements to provide more flexibility in program administration.

    Next: Referred to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.

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