RESET for America’s Future Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Feb 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
What this bill does
The RESET for America's Future Act would aim to improve and expand job training programs funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It proposes allowing states to receive full federal reimbursement for certain SNAP employment and training programs that show proven positive outcomes, without requiring states to contribute matching funds. This would also apply to transportation and other expenses for program participants during the COVID-19 public health emergency or for two years afterward, whichever is longer. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture to conduct a national assessment of these programs to identify areas for improvement.
This bill affects states that administer SNAP employment and training programs and individuals participating in them. States could potentially receive 100% federal funding for qualifying programs and related participant expenses, which could lead to expanded services. The bill also mandates improvements to data systems used for SNAP employment and training to better track outcomes and coordinate services.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2021 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved to other stages of the legislative process, such as committee review, floor debate, or votes in either the House or the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
Revitalize and Expand SNAP Education and Training for America's Future Act or the RESET for America's Future Act
This bill increases federal reimbursement for certain state employment and training programs under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program).
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must issue certain guidelines that permit a state to submit for full and expedited federal reimbursement of any costs incurred through SNAP employment and training programs that meet certain criteria (e.g., programs with proven positive outcomes), with no match requirement.
USDA must temporarily reimburse each state 100% of costs incurred in connection with transportation costs and other expenses related to participation in such programs through the end of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency or two years, whichever is later. It must also reimburse each state 100% of costs incurred to build, modernize, or improve state and local data systems related to SNAP employment and training programs.
Further, USDA must commission a thorough national assessment of its SNAP employment and training programs to develop a strategy for continuous improvement to the programs.
Timeline
24 Feb 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 487 do?
- The RESET for America's Future Act would aim to improve and expand job training programs funded by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It proposes allowing states to receive full federal reimbursement for certain SNAP employment and training programs that show proven positive outcomes, without requiring states to contribute matching funds. This would also apply to transportation and other expenses for program participants during the COVID-19 public health emergency or for two years afterward, whichever is longer. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Agriculture to conduct a national assessment of these programs to identify areas for improvement. This bill affects states that administer SNAP employment and training programs and individuals participating in them. States could potentially receive 100% federal funding for qualifying programs and related participant expenses, which could lead to expanded services. The bill also mandates improvements to data systems used for SNAP employment and training to better track outcomes and coordinate services. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2021 and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of the provided information, its latest action is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved to other stages of the legislative process, such as committee review, floor debate, or votes in either the House or the Senate. If it were to pass both chambers, it would then be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 487 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 487. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 487?
- H.R. 487 was sponsored by Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7] (D-VA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 487?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (24 Feb 2021).
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