SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jan 2024): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
What this bill does
This bill, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These agreements, known as self-determination contracts or self-governance compacts, would enable tribes to manage and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their members. The bill aims to provide tribes with more control over how SNAP is carried out within their communities.
The legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations seeking to administer SNAP. It also involves the Department of Agriculture, which would be authorized to enter into these agreements. Technical assistance would be provided by the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to both the Department of Agriculture and the requesting tribes.
As of its introduction on October 17, 2023, the bill is in its initial stages in Congress. It was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on October 25, 2023. The next steps would involve consideration by this committee, which could lead to proposed amendments, hearings, or a vote on the bill.
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Official summary
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts, self-governance compacts, and funding agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations, upon the request of a tribe, to carry out the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Timeline
18 Jan 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 5970 do?
- This bill, the SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023, would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into agreements with Indian tribes and tribal organizations. These agreements, known as self-determination contracts or self-governance compacts, would enable tribes to manage and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their members. The bill aims to provide tribes with more control over how SNAP is carried out within their communities. The legislation specifically affects Indian tribes and tribal organizations seeking to administer SNAP. It also involves the Department of Agriculture, which would be authorized to enter into these agreements. Technical assistance would be provided by the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to both the Department of Agriculture and the requesting tribes. As of its introduction on October 17, 2023, the bill is in its initial stages in Congress. It was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture on October 25, 2023. The next steps would involve consideration by this committee, which could lead to proposed amendments, hearings, or a vote on the bill.
- Has H.R. 5970 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 5970. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 5970?
- H.R. 5970 was sponsored by Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 12 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 5970?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (18 Jan 2024).
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