Bill > S1905

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve staffing and retention for state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps). Specifically, the bill requires that within one year of enactment, wages for state SNAP administrative personnel must be at least equivalent to federal employee pay rates under federal pay scales, with annual updates matching pay increases. The bill also mandates that the federal government will now cover 100% of administrative personnel costs for state SNAP agencies, including expenses related to hiring, training, and maintaining staff. To receive these funds, state agencies must submit detailed wage plans to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval and must use the funds to supplement (not replace) existing state funding. Additionally, states must maintain or increase their full-time equivalent positions compared to fiscal year 2024 levels. The goal of these provisions is to help states attract and retain qualified staff to administer the SNAP program more effectively by offering competitive wages and comprehensive federal support for personnel costs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1905/all-info