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Senate Urges Immediate Use of Funds to Secure SNAP Food Benefits.

The Senate urges the Administration to immediately use existing contingency funds and transfer authority to guarantee the payment of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November 2025. This action is crucial to protect 42 million citizens, including children and seniors, from hunger and malnutrition. The resolution asserts that these funds are legally available and must be utilized to maintain continuous nutritional support.
Key points
Mandate to use over $4.5 billion from the SNAP contingency fund to ensure the continuity of food benefit payments.
Direct impact on 42 million individuals, including 16 million children and 8 million seniors, who rely on SNAP for food security.
The Administration is legally obligated and authorized to fund the program immediately to prevent interruptions in food access.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_481
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-11-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_481.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandate to use over $4.5 billion from the SNAP contingency fund to ensure the continuity of food benefit payments.
  • Direct impact on 42 million individuals, including 16 million children and 8 million seniors, who rely on SNAP for food security.
  • The Administration is legally obligated and authorized to fund the program immediately to prevent interruptions in food access.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Benefits Agriculture