Summary
The SNAP Staffing Flexibility Act of 2023 would allow state agencies to hire private contractors to help process SNAP (food stamp) applications during times of high demand or staffing shortages. Currently, federal law generally requires government employees to handle the certification process for these benefits. Under this bill, states could use a "blended workforce" of government and private staff to address backlogs caused by emergencies, natural disasters, or seasonal spikes in applications.
For citizens, the primary impact of this bill would be intended to reduce wait times for receiving food assistance during crises or periods of administrative strain. To ensure transparency, the bill requires states to notify the Department of Agriculture (USDA) before hiring contractors and mandates that the USDA publish this information online and report annually to Congress on how these staffing changes affect application processing.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 2, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sep 2, 2025
Congress
118th Congress
Introduced
Aug 1, 2023
