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Extra Funding for State Administration of Key Federal Nutrition Programs.

This bill aims to improve the efficiency of state-run food assistance programs, including emergency food aid and senior nutrition programs. It authorizes $1 million annually for five years (2026-2030) specifically to cover the administrative costs incurred by states. Citizens relying on these benefits may experience smoother operations and better delivery of food assistance.
Key points
Authorizes $1 million annually (FY 2026-2030) to support the administrative costs of state nutrition programs.
Funding is allocated to improve the operation of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Emergency Food Assistance, and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
The largest share (70%) of the new funds is directed towards administering the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3594
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2026-01-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3594.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes $1 million annually (FY 2026-2030) to support the administrative costs of state nutrition programs.
  • Funding is allocated to improve the operation of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Emergency Food Assistance, and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
  • The largest share (70%) of the new funds is directed towards administering the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM].

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 2026-02-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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