Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act, aims to integrate the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It does this by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to include Puerto Rico as an eligible state and by establishing a process for Puerto Rico to develop a plan for transitioning to SNAP. The bill also extends a consolidated block grant to Puerto Rico for a transitional period to support this transition.
Key provisions
- Includes Puerto Rico as an eligible state for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Requires Puerto Rico to submit a plan of operation to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval.
- Provides technical assistance to Puerto Rico in developing its plan.
- Extends a consolidated block grant to Puerto Rico for five years after the transition to SNAP.
- Mandates annual reports on the operation of the extended block grant.
- Amends the consolidated block grant for American Samoa to include adjustments based on the thrifty food plan.
- Authorizes appropriations to support the transition and continued operation of the block grant.
Who is affected
- Residents of Puerto Rico
- The Department of Agriculture
- American Samoa
- SNAP Participants
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