Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023
The Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023 requires tribal food distribution programs on Indian reservations to allow eligible households to participate in both tribal food assistance and the federal SNAP program simultaneously. This directly affects Native American households living on or near tribal lands who qualify for either program. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to update tribal distribution plan requirements, removing barriers that previously prevented dual enrollment in both programs. This change streamlines access to nutrition assistance without altering program benefits or funding.
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Jul 2023
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Introduced Jul 27, 2023
Last action Jul 27, 2023
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Jul 27, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jul 27, 2023
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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