S.4836

SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026

Introduced·6/18/26

Allows states to hire contractors for SNAP administration under certain conditions.

The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow states to hire contractors for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under specific conditions. States can hire contractors if they experience an increase in applications or cannot process applications timely due to factors like a pandemic, seasonal workforce cycles, temporary staffing shortages, or natural disasters. Contractors must be part of a blended government workforce and not replace existing merit-based personnel.

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Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
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History

Jun 18

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.