SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026

This bill would let state agencies that run the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) hire outside contractors to determine eligibility or carry out other program functions. States could do this when applications increase or when they cannot process applications on time, such as during a health emergency, seasonal workforce cycle, temporary staffing shortage, or natural disaster. Contracts could not reward delaying or denying benefits, and contractors could not have a financial interest in stores that accept SNAP in the state. States would have to notify the Secretary of Agriculture, who would post the notice online within 10 days and report to Congress each year.

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Sponsors

• Pete Ricketts Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors