H.R. 6966: Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026, aims to provide additional financial resources to state agencies for the administration of certain nutrition-related programs. The key provisions of the bill include:

Additional Funds for State Administration Costs

The bill proposes to allocate specific percentages of funding to different nutrition programs as follows:

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program: 70% of the funding authorized under the bill will go to state agencies to support the administration costs associated with this program.
• Emergency Food Assistance Act: 20% of the funds will be designated for state agencies to cover administration costs related to state plans under this act.
• Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: 10% of the funds will be allocated to assist the Secretary of Agriculture with the administration costs for this program.

Authorization of Appropriations

The bill authorizes a total of $1,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030. This funding is intended to enhance the operational capabilities of state agencies to run the specified nutrition programs effectively.

Overall Purpose

The primary purpose of the Nutrition Administration Assistance Act of 2026 is to improve the administration and oversight of nutrition assistance initiatives at the state level, ensuring that resources are available for effective program management and delivery.

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