Allows the Secretary of Agriculture to contract with Indian Tribes for SNAP administration.
The SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026 amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. These contracts enable the tribes to plan, conduct, and administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their communities. The Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs will provide technical assistance to the Secretary of Agriculture and to any tribes or organizations that request it.
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