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Northern Mariana Islands: Equal Access to Federal Food Assistance.

The AYUDA Act of 2021 extends federal food assistance programs, such as food stamps, to residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This means citizens in this territory will have the same rights to food support as those in Guam, potentially improving their access to food and food security. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2021.
Key points
Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands will gain equal rights to federal food assistance as residents of Guam.
The act aims to ensure equal access to food support programs, potentially helping to combat food insecurity.
Changes involve definitions and eligibility standards for food programs, including the Northern Mariana Islands in existing regulations.
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Print number: 117_HR_421
Sponsor: Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Assuring You Uniform Dietary Assistance (AYUDA) Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_421.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residents of the Northern Mariana Islands will gain equal rights to federal food assistance as residents of Guam.
  • The act aims to ensure equal access to food support programs, potentially helping to combat food insecurity.
  • Changes involve definitions and eligibility standards for food programs, including the Northern Mariana Islands in existing regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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