What this bill does
AI plain-language summaryThis bill would make sure that funding keeps flowing for two major food assistance programs — SNAP (sometimes called food stamps) and WIC (which helps women, infants, and children get nutritious food) — even if Congress fails to pass its regular spending bills for 2026. It also covers nutrition assistance block grants for Puerto Rico and American Samoa. If there is a gap in government funding, this bill would provide the money needed to keep these programs running without interruption, pay back any benefits that were missed during the gap, and reimburse states for costs they spent keeping the programs going during that time. The funding would last until Congress passes its regular spending bills or until September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
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