SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2025
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2025 allows states to hire contractors to assist with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) certification and other functions during times of increased demand or staffing shortages. This flexibility is intended to address issues like pandemics, seasonal workforce fluctuations, or natural disasters, but contractors must not incentivize delays in benefits or have financial interests in retail stores. States must notify the USDA of their plans and provide supporting data, which will be made publicly available, and the USDA will submit an annual report to Congress with recommendations.
Key provisions
- States can hire contractors to perform SNAP certification and other functions.
- This flexibility is available during periods of increased SNAP applications or processing delays due to events like pandemics, seasonal cycles, or disasters.
- Contractors must not incentivize delays in benefits or have financial ties to retail stores.
- State agencies must ensure the contractor is part of a blended workforce and doesn't replace existing employees.
- State agencies must notify the USDA of their intent to hire a contractor.
- The USDA will publicly release notifications and supporting data.
- The USDA will submit an annual report to Congress with recommendations.
- The contractor authority expires when the backlog of applications is cleared.
Who is affected
- State SNAP agencies
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