SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2024

This bill requires state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay staff at least the same rate as comparable federal employees, with annual raises tied to federal pay increases. It also mandates that the federal government cover 100% of state administrative costs related to staffing and retention, including hiring, training, and maintaining wages. To qualify for these funds, states must use the money to supplement - not replace - existing state funding and maintain or increase staffing levels compared to fiscal year 2023. The bill directly affects SNAP state program staff and the agencies managing them, aiming to improve retention through wage parity and full federal cost coverage.