SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Jun 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It would allow state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to hire contractors under specific conditions. These conditions include experiencing an increase in SNAP applications or being unable to process applications in a timely manner due to reasons like health emergencies, seasonal workforce cycles, temporary staffing shortages, or natural disasters.
This bill affects state agencies responsible for SNAP and the individuals who rely on the program. If enacted, state agencies could use contractors to help with functions like determining eligibility for SNAP benefits. The bill includes requirements that contracts cannot incentivize delays or denials of benefits, and contractors cannot have a financial interest in food businesses.
This bill is currently at the introduction stage. It was introduced in the Senate on June 18, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Timeline
18 Jun 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 4836 do?
- The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It would allow state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to hire contractors under specific conditions. These conditions include experiencing an increase in SNAP applications or being unable to process applications in a timely manner due to reasons like health emergencies, seasonal workforce cycles, temporary staffing shortages, or natural disasters. This bill affects state agencies responsible for SNAP and the individuals who rely on the program. If enacted, state agencies could use contractors to help with functions like determining eligibility for SNAP benefits. The bill includes requirements that contracts cannot incentivize delays or denials of benefits, and contractors cannot have a financial interest in food businesses. This bill is currently at the introduction stage. It was introduced in the Senate on June 18, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Has S. 4836 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4836. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4836?
- S. 4836 was sponsored by Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4836?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (18 Jun 2026).
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