Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jun 2018): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
What this bill does
S. 3046, the Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018, would amend the Indian Self-Determination Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into "self-determination contracts" with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, at a tribe's request, allowing them to plan, run, and administer functions or services of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their community. These contracts would follow the same terms, procedures, and requirements as existing self-determination contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act, but with the Department of Agriculture serving as the responsible federal agency. The bill also directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Self-Governance to provide technical assistance to the Department of Agriculture and to tribes seeking to establish such contracts.
The bill would primarily affect federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations, giving them greater authority to design and operate SNAP-related services for their members rather than relying solely on state or federal administration. It would also affect the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which would gain new contracting obligations, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which would take on a support role.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2018, by Senator Tina Smith along with several cosponsors, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It did not receive a committee vote or further action before the end of the 115th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
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Official summary
Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018
This bill amends the Indian Self-Determination Act to direct the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts upon the request of Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Timeline
11 Jun 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 3046 do?
- S. 3046, the Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2018, would amend the Indian Self-Determination Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into "self-determination contracts" with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, at a tribe's request, allowing them to plan, run, and administer functions or services of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their community. These contracts would follow the same terms, procedures, and requirements as existing self-determination contracts under the Indian Self-Determination Act, but with the Department of Agriculture serving as the responsible federal agency. The bill also directs the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Self-Governance to provide technical assistance to the Department of Agriculture and to tribes seeking to establish such contracts. The bill would primarily affect federally recognized Indian tribes and tribal organizations, giving them greater authority to design and operate SNAP-related services for their members rather than relying solely on state or federal administration. It would also affect the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which would gain new contracting obligations, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which would take on a support role. The bill was introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2018, by Senator Tina Smith along with several cosponsors, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. It did not receive a committee vote or further action before the end of the 115th Congress, meaning it did not become law.
- Has S. 3046 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3046. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3046?
- S. 3046 was sponsored by Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3046?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (11 Jun 2018).
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