S2688
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 utilize contingency funds to maintain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during a federal government shutdown. The resolution recognizes that a shutdown could disrupt SNAP payments, impacting recipients’ ability to access food assistance. It seeks to ensure continued support for SNAP beneficiaries during a period of government closure. The resolution is based on Senate Resolution 2686.
Key provisions
- Calls on the President to release contingency funds.
- Specifically targets the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Aims to maintain SNAP benefits during a federal government shutdown.
- Based on Senate Resolution 2686
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Low-income individuals and families
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
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Michael J. Rodrigues
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Resolution S.2688 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 adopted by the Senate 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 (being the text of Senate, No. 2686, printed as amended)
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Displaying 2 actions for Resolution S.2688
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Text of S2686, printed as amended |
| 10/30/2025 | Senate | Adopted |
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