Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act, aims to integrate Puerto Rico into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It modifies the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to include Puerto Rico as an eligible state and to adjust food cost calculations for the thrifty food plan in Puerto Rico. The bill also establishes a transition period for Puerto Rico to operate under SNAP, with continued funding support, and requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide technical assistance during this process.
Key provisions
- Includes Puerto Rico as an eligible state for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Adjusts the thrifty food plan cost calculations for Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico to reflect local food costs.
- Establishes a 180-day period for Puerto Rico to submit a plan of operation for SNAP participation.
- Provides technical assistance from the Secretary of Agriculture to Puerto Rico during the transition.
- Authorizes a 5-year transition period with continued consolidated block grant funding.
- Amends the Consolidated Block Grant for Puerto Rico and American Samoa to account for the transition.
- Requires the Secretary to certify Puerto Rico’s eligibility for SNAP participation.
- Sets forth reporting requirements for the Secretary regarding the ongoing operation of the transition plan.
Who is affected
- Residents of Puerto Rico
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