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US HR6334

US HR6334
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021


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Introduced
12/20/2021
In Committee
01/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education As- sistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutri- tion assistance programs.

AI Summary

This bill, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to plan, conduct, and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The self-determination contracts would have the same terms and conditions as those entered into under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs would provide technical assistance to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Tribes and Tribal organizations that request it.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (on 01/04/2022)

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