S2686
RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE DURATION OF THE ONGOING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
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Bill overview
This resolution urges the President of the United States to use contingency funds to continue providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during a federal government shutdown. The goal is to ensure that SNAP recipients can continue to access food assistance while the shutdown is ongoing. It specifically calls for the release of these funds to maintain the program's operations. This action is intended to mitigate the potential hardship faced by individuals and families reliant on SNAP.
Key provisions
- Requests the President to utilize contingency funds.
- Directs the release of funds to support SNAP benefits.
- Focuses on maintaining SNAP benefits during a government shutdown.
- Specifically targets the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Who is affected
- SNAP Recipients
- Low-income individuals and families
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Primary sponsor
Michael J. Rodrigues
Cosponsor
Michael J. Rodrigues
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Resolution S.2686 194th (Current)
RESOLUTIONS CALLING ON THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE DURATION OF THE ONGOING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Senate, October 30, 2025 -- Resolutions (filed by Senator Rodrigues) calling on the President of the United States to release contingency funds for the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the duration of the ongoing federal government shutdown
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Sponsor: Michael J. Rodrigues
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Resolution History
Displaying 4 actions for Resolution S.2686
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Read |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Amendment #1 (Tarr) adopted |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Adopted, as amended |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Reprinted as amended, see S2688 |
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