SNAP Education Allocation Modernization Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 May 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The bill, S. 1660, titled the SNAP Education Allocation Modernization Act of 2023, proposes to change how federal funds are distributed to states for nutrition education and obesity prevention programs within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Starting in fiscal year 2024, the allocation would gradually shift. Initially, a portion would be based on a state's 2019 funding for these programs, with the rest based on the number of SNAP participants in the state. Over subsequent years, the percentage allocated based on SNAP participation would increase, reaching 100% by fiscal year 2028.
This bill affects state agencies that administer SNAP nutrition education and obesity prevention grants. The changes would alter the formula by which these agencies receive federal funds for these specific programs. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 17, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not yet received a vote in the Senate or the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
17 May 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 1660 do?
- The bill, S. 1660, titled the SNAP Education Allocation Modernization Act of 2023, proposes to change how federal funds are distributed to states for nutrition education and obesity prevention programs within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Starting in fiscal year 2024, the allocation would gradually shift. Initially, a portion would be based on a state's 2019 funding for these programs, with the rest based on the number of SNAP participants in the state. Over subsequent years, the percentage allocated based on SNAP participation would increase, reaching 100% by fiscal year 2028. This bill affects state agencies that administer SNAP nutrition education and obesity prevention grants. The changes would alter the formula by which these agencies receive federal funds for these specific programs. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 17, 2023, and was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not yet received a vote in the Senate or the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 1660 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1660. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1660?
- S. 1660 was sponsored by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1660?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (17 May 2023).
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