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HR 7285118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the Federal cost share for the supplemental nutrition assistance program administration to improve staffing and retention.

Policy Area: Agriculture and Food
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Mar 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 30, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the federal cost share for the administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The purpose of this increase is to improve staffing and retention within the program's administration. By raising the federal contribution toward administrative costs, the bill aims to support better management and operational capacity of SNAP at the state and local levels.

Bottom Line

The bill seeks to enhance SNAP administration by increasing federal funding for staffing and retention, but it did not advance beyond referral to a subcommittee and has since expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟡 Medium
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase the federal cost share for SNAP administration.
  • Focuses on improving staffing and retention within SNAP administrative operations.
  • The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture but did not progress further.
Who Benefits?

['State and local agencies responsible for administering SNAP', 'SNAP program staff through potential improvements in staffing and retention', 'SNAP participants indirectly through potentially improved program administration']

Potential Concerns

["The bill's text and summary do not specify the exact increase in federal cost share or funding amounts, which may affect budgetary planning and oversight.", 'Implementation challenges could arise in effectively utilizing increased funds to improve staffing and retention.', "The bill's failure to advance limits assessment of enforcement mechanisms or accountability provisions."]

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. It addresses administrative funding for SNAP, a major federal nutrition assistance program. The bill status is 'Failed / Expired,' indicating it did not pass or advance beyond early legislative stages during the session.

Hidden Impact Review

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Indirect Effects

['Potential improvement in SNAP program efficiency and participant service quality due to better staffing and retention.', 'Possible increased federal budgetary commitments if the cost share increase is significant.', 'Enhanced capacity at state and local levels to manage SNAP could influence related nutrition assistance policies.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of a full bill text and official summary limits comprehensive analysis. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed funding levels, implementation guidelines, and accountability measures. Monitoring how increased federal cost shares translate into staffing improvements is critical for assessing program impact.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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