HR 3847 United States House · 118th Congress

SUPPORT For SNAP Act

This bill establishes a federal pilot program to help homeless individuals access SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. It authorizes $12.5 million annually (2024-2029) to fund grants for community organizations, homeless service providers, and public housing agencies to provide direct outreach, application assistance, transportation to SNAP offices, and staff training. The program specifically targets barriers like lack of documentation and awareness, focusing on helping homeless households enroll in SNAP by connecting them with existing resources. Grantees must report annually on outcomes, including the number of homeless individuals served and enrollment impacts. The pilot runs for up to 5 years, with funds supplementing (not replacing) existing state/local programs.
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Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 6, 2023 Last action Jul 28, 2023
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Jul 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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Jun 6, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Jun 6, 2023
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1 primary · 49 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Suzanne Bonamici
Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
OR
1
Co
Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
Co
Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
Co
Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
Co
Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
Co
Photo of Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
NY
10
Co
Photo of Danny K. Davis
Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
IL
7
Co
Photo of Deborah K. Ross
Deborah K. Ross
DDemocratic
NC
2