HR 5048
SNAP Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Streamlining Nutrition Assistance Paperwork Act of 2021, aims to make it easier for people to apply for SNAP benefits. It allows states to use written records to document that applicants have verbally agreed to their application over the phone, rather than requiring audio recordings. This change was initially made during the COVID-19 pandemic by the USDA and is now being formalized into law. The goal is to reduce paperwork and streamline the application process for SNAP recipients.
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Ann M. Kuster
Cosponsors
Al, Jr. Lawson
Albio Sires
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