SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations so they can plan, run, and manage parts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their Tribe. A Tribe would make the request through a Tribal resolution. These contracts would follow the same terms, procedures, and rules as existing self-determination contracts under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, with the Department of Agriculture as the responsible agency. The Bureau of Indian Affairs' Office of Self-Governance would provide technical help to the Secretary of Agriculture and to Tribes that ask for it.

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Sponsors

• Tina Smith Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors