SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025

This bill requires state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay staff at least the same rate as federal employees (based on 5 U.S.C. §5303) and adjust wages annually with federal pay increases. It mandates 100% federal reimbursement for all state administrative costs related to SNAP staffing, including hiring, training, and maintaining staff at the required wage levels. States must use these federal funds to supplement, not replace, existing state funding for SNAP administration and must maintain or increase staffing levels compared to fiscal year 2024. The law directly affects state SNAP program staff and agencies by ensuring competitive wages and covering full staffing costs through federal funding.