In CommitteeFiled Apr 27, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The Save SNAP Act of 2026 changes the law so that when a state is unable to cover its required portion of SNAP allotment costs, the federal government must pay the entire amount. It amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to add a hardship exception for states. The bill aims to protect SNAP benefits from being reduced due to state budget shortfalls.
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