Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act of 2023
Latest action (7 Dec 2023): Introduced
What this bill does
S. 3442, the "Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act of 2023," would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to set a timeline for federal decisions on retailer applications to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through online purchases. Specifically, it would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, to the maximum extent practicable, to approve or deny such applications within 180 days of receiving them. If the Department of Agriculture cannot meet that deadline, it would be required to notify the relevant congressional agriculture committees in writing, explaining why the determination was delayed.
The bill primarily affects retail food stores seeking authorization to accept SNAP benefits online, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP retailer approval process. Indirectly, it could affect SNAP recipients by potentially speeding up the availability of online shopping options with authorized retailers.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 7, 2023, by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Senator Alex Padilla, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As of the latest available information, it has not advanced beyond introduction and would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature to become law.
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Official summary
This bill was introduced on December 7, 2023, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Common questions
- What does S. 3442 do?
- S. 3442, the "Timely Review of SNAP Online Retailer Applications Act of 2023," would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to set a timeline for federal decisions on retailer applications to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through online purchases. Specifically, it would direct the Secretary of Agriculture, to the maximum extent practicable, to approve or deny such applications within 180 days of receiving them. If the Department of Agriculture cannot meet that deadline, it would be required to notify the relevant congressional agriculture committees in writing, explaining why the determination was delayed. The bill primarily affects retail food stores seeking authorization to accept SNAP benefits online, as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers the SNAP retailer approval process. Indirectly, it could affect SNAP recipients by potentially speeding up the availability of online shopping options with authorized retailers. The bill was introduced in the Senate on December 7, 2023, by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), along with Senator Alex Padilla, and was referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As of the latest available information, it has not advanced beyond introduction and would need committee action, floor votes in both chambers, and presidential signature to become law.
- Has S. 3442 become law?
- Not yet. As of 7 Dec 2023, S. 3442 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 3442?
- S. 3442 was sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] (Democrat-NJ), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3442?
- Introduced (7 Dec 2023).
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