SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Sep 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
What this bill does
The proposed bill, S. 2757, titled the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into "self-determination contracts" with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These contracts would permit tribes and tribal organizations to plan, conduct, and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on behalf of their members, upon the tribe's request.
This legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations by providing them with the option to manage SNAP services directly. The terms and conditions of these contracts would mirror those used for other self-determination contracts, with the Department of Agriculture acting as the responsible agency. The Office of Self-Governance within the Bureau of Indian Affairs would offer technical assistance to both the Agriculture Department and the tribes involved.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on September 20, 2021, by Senator Tina Smith and cosponsored by several other senators. It was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. As of its introduction, no further action has been taken on the bill.
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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
20 Sep 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 2757 do?
- The proposed bill, S. 2757, titled the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into "self-determination contracts" with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These contracts would permit tribes and tribal organizations to plan, conduct, and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on behalf of their members, upon the tribe's request. This legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations by providing them with the option to manage SNAP services directly. The terms and conditions of these contracts would mirror those used for other self-determination contracts, with the Department of Agriculture acting as the responsible agency. The Office of Self-Governance within the Bureau of Indian Affairs would offer technical assistance to both the Agriculture Department and the tribes involved. This bill was introduced in the Senate on September 20, 2021, by Senator Tina Smith and cosponsored by several other senators. It was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. As of its introduction, no further action has been taken on the bill.
- Has S. 2757 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2757. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2757?
- S. 2757 was sponsored by Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2757?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (20 Sep 2021).
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