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SRES 481119th CongressIn Committee
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced: Nov 3, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-Oregon)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Expresses Senate sense that USDA should use contingency funds and interchange authority to finance SNAP during government funding gaps.
Key Points
- 1Recognizes SNAP's critical role for 42 million Americans including children, seniors, and veterans
- 2Notes existence of $4.5+ billion in SNAP contingency funds through September 2027
- 3Cites USDA's legal authority to transfer funds within nutrition programs
- 4References 2019 guidance indicating contingency funds available for benefits
- 5Calls on administration to immediately use authority to fund SNAP in November 2025
- 6Emphasizes importance of uninterrupted food assistance during government shutdowns
Impact Areas
SNAP program funding and administrationUSDA budgeting and contingency planningFood security for low-income familiesGovernment shutdown impactsFederal nutrition assistance programs
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