SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Jan 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
What this bill does
H.R. 6334, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements, called self-determination contracts, with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These contracts would enable tribes to manage and administer certain aspects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their members.
This legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations that participate in SNAP. It aims to give them more control over how SNAP services are delivered within their communities. The Department of Agriculture would be responsible for providing technical assistance to both the department and the tribes involved in these contracts.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 20, 2021, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, it would become law.
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Official summary
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts upon the request of Indian tribes and tribal organizations to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Timeline
4 Jan 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6334 do?
- H.R. 6334, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements, called self-determination contracts, with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These contracts would enable tribes to manage and administer certain aspects of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their members. This legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations that participate in SNAP. It aims to give them more control over how SNAP services are delivered within their communities. The Department of Agriculture would be responsible for providing technical assistance to both the department and the tribes involved in these contracts. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 20, 2021, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process. If passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, it would become law.
- Has H.R. 6334 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6334. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6334?
- H.R. 6334 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6334?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (4 Jan 2022).
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