Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026 | ChamberLight
Bills · S 3594
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3594Agriculture and Food
Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026
INTRO JAN 7· LAST ACTION JAN 7
READING
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Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it addresses the crucial operational side of food assistance programs. While providing food is essential, programs also need funding for staff, transportation, storage, and outreach to reach those in need effectively. If these administrative aspects are underfunded, programs might struggle to serve as many people as they could, or face delays and inefficiencies in getting food to beneficiaries.
If this bill becomes law, states would have more financial flexibility to run these vital nutrition programs, which could improve their reach and effectiveness in getting food to vulnerable populations. If it doesn't pass, states might continue to face challenges in covering administrative costs, which could strain local budgets or limit the impact of these programs, even if funding for the food itself remains available.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Authorizes $1,000,000 in funding for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This establishes the total amount of new money proposed to support administrative costs for these nutrition programs over five years.
PROVISION 02
Provides 70% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
This directs the largest portion of the new funding to a program that provides food packages to low-income seniors.
PROVISION 03
Provides 20% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.
This allocates additional support for the network of food banks and pantries that distribute emergency food aid.
PROVISION 04
Provides 10% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
This offers extra funding for a program that helps low-income seniors access fresh, local produce.
Voters should care about this bill because it addresses the crucial operational side of food assistance programs. While providing food is essential, programs also need funding for staff, transportation, storage, and outreach to reach those in need effectively. If these administrative aspects are underfunded, programs might struggle to serve as many people as they could, or face delays and inefficiencies in getting food to beneficiaries.
If this bill becomes law, states would have more financial flexibility to run these vital nutrition programs, which could improve their reach and effectiveness in getting food to vulnerable populations. If it doesn't pass, states might continue to face challenges in covering administrative costs, which could strain local budgets or limit the impact of these programs, even if funding for the food itself remains available.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Authorizes $1,000,000 in funding for each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
This establishes the total amount of new money proposed to support administrative costs for these nutrition programs over five years.
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Provides 70% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
This directs the largest portion of the new funding to a program that provides food packages to low-income seniors.
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Provides 20% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.
This allocates additional support for the network of food banks and pantries that distribute emergency food aid.
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Provides 10% of the authorized funds to states for administration costs of the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
This offers extra funding for a program that helps low-income seniors access fresh, local produce.
Administration of certain nutrition programs (Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Emergency Food Assistance Act, Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program)
discretionary
2026-2030
GLOSSARY
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State agencies
Government offices or departments within a state that oversee and carry out specific programs or services, such as federal nutrition programs.
Administration costs
The expenses involved in running a program or organization, such as salaries for staff, office supplies, transportation, record-keeping, and outreach, rather than the direct cost of goods or services provided.
Appropriated
When Congress formally sets aside money from the federal treasury for a specific purpose, making it legally available to be spent.
Authorization of Appropriations
A legislative act that establishes a maximum amount of money that Congress *may* later choose to provide for a program or agency during a specific time period. It does not actually provide the money, but permits it to be provided later.
Fiscal Year
A 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting. The U.S. federal government's fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
A federal program that provides food packages to low-income elderly individuals.
Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (TEFAP)
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
JAN 7
Introduced in Senate
INTROREFERRAL
JAN 7
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
A federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans by providing them with emergency food assistance through food banks and other distribution organizations.
Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
A federal program that provides low-income seniors with coupons to purchase fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs at farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs.
