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S. 4543

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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow States to waive certain administrative requirements for recertification, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 13, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Congress
118th (2023–2025)
Introduced
June 13, 2024
Cosponsors (2)
2D 0R
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The SNAP Recertification Reform Act of 2024 makes it easier for people receiving food assistance benefits to maintain their eligibility by allowing states to skip recertification interviews if the applicant agrees and has already proven they still qualify for benefits. The bill also requires that when recertification interviews are required, states must offer multiple options for how recipients can complete them, including in-person, phone, virtual, or other methods that reduce paperwork and administrative hassle. This legislation affects millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP or food stamps, as well as state agencies that administer the program. The changes would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law, giving states time to adjust their systems and procedures. The bill has no specific federal funding allocations mentioned, as it primarily adjusts administrative requirements rather than changing benefit amounts or eligibility rules.

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