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Introduced
09/21/2023
09/21/2023
In Committee
09/21/2023
09/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
AI Summary
This bill, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023, amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. The bill authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into these self-determination contracts at the request of any Indian Tribe, and the contracts would have the same terms and conditions as the self-determination contracts under the existing law. Additionally, the bill directs the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide technical assistance to both the Secretary of Agriculture and the Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations regarding these self-determination contracts.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (on 09/21/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2912/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s2912/BILLS-118s2912is.pdf |
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