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Puerto Rico: Equal Food Assistance Rules

This act aims to transition Puerto Rico to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), meaning residents will have access to the same food benefits as citizens in other U.S. states. This change will replace the current block grant system, potentially increasing food support for families in need.
Key points
Puerto Rico will be included in the federal SNAP program, providing residents with broader food assistance.
The current block grant system for Puerto Rico will be phased out over a maximum of 5 years.
Changes may lead to increased financial support for food purchases for eligible households in Puerto Rico.
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Print number: 118_HR_253
Sponsor: Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-01-10