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This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide relief for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) participants during government shutdowns by temporarily suspending the "equal treatment requirement" for authorized retail food stores. Specifically, during a "covered period" when government appropriations have lapsed and SNAP participants are not receiving any or full benefits, food retailers will be allowed to offer discounts or incentives without needing to obtain a waiver and without being considered in violation of existing regulations. This means grocery stores could provide reduced prices or special promotions to help SNAP recipients access food more affordably during periods of potential economic hardship caused by government funding interruptions. The bill aims to ensure that vulnerable families can still obtain necessary nutrition even when government food assistance is disrupted, by giving retailers more flexibility to support customers during challenging times.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3132/all-info