Guaranteeing Uninterrupted SNAP and WIC Benefits During Government Funding Gaps.
This Act protects access to federal nutrition assistance programs (SNAP and WIC) for low-income families, women, infants, and children. It ensures that these vital benefits continue without interruption, even if the government faces a shutdown or funding delay. The law mandates the immediate release of funds and guarantees the continuous operation of benefit distribution systems.
Key points
Food assistance benefits (SNAP and WIC) will be automatically funded if Congress fails to pass a budget on time, preventing benefit lapses for vulnerable populations.
Federal officials are prohibited from withholding or delaying the release of funds designated for these nutrition programs for any reason not explicitly authorized by law.
EBT card systems must remain operational, and states must continue enrolling eligible individuals without freezes or waiting lists due to funding issues.
Status:
Introduced
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