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LA SCR58
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick McMath
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress to oppose shifting SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) costs from full federal funding to a state cost-sharing model
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Responds to a U.S. House proposal that would require states to contribute 5-25% of SNAP benefit costs starting in Fiscal Year 2028, based on state payment error rates
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Louisiana would be required to contribute at least 10% of SNAP costs, estimated at $283 million to $473 million annually depending on error rates
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SNAP currently serves over 42 million Americans nationwide, including hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. President, congressional leadership, and Louisiana's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Memorializes Congress to oppose any proposal that shifts the cost of SNAP to the states.
CONGRESS
Last Action
Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
6/10/2025