Guaranteeing Uninterrupted SNAP and WIC Food Assistance Funding.
This law ensures that low-income families, women, infants, and children will continue to receive essential food aid (SNAP and WIC) without interruption, even if Congress fails to pass the 2026 budget on time. It automatically appropriates necessary funds during a funding lapse, protecting citizens from losing access to basic nutrition. This provides financial stability for the most vulnerable families.
Key points
Guarantees continuous food benefits (SNAP and WIC) for eligible families during Fiscal Year 2026, regardless of a federal funding lapse.
Provides funds to cover any missed benefits retroactively, starting from September 30, 2025, until the law is enacted.
Ensures state agencies are reimbursed for the costs of running these critical assistance programs during any period of federal funding interruption.
Status:
Introduced
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