TN HB0684

Requires the Department of Human Services to annually identify federal waivers needed to address regulatory limitations in the food assistance program and submit waiver applications to the federal government by October 31 each year

Mandates an annual report to legislative committees by December 31 detailing findings on regulatory limitations, status of federal waiver applications, and recommendations for statutory changes

Report recipients include the Senate Health and Welfare Committee chair, the House health committee chair, and the legislative librarian

Aims to improve efficient processing and approval of food assistance applications and benefits delivery

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law