Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

This House resolution expresses the sense that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) should immediately use its existing contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The resolution highlights that SNAP is a vital program, supporting approximately 42 million people, including children, seniors, and veterans, and is legally required to make payments to eligible individuals. Congress has appropriated over $5 billion into a SNAP contingency fund, specifically designated for program operations during emergencies or funding lapses. The resolution asserts that the administration possesses both the legal authority and sufficient funds to ensure SNAP is financed through November 2025, citing previous USDA guidance and the Secretary's discretion to transfer funds within nutrition programs. It emphasizes that exercising this power is extremely important for the health and wellness of families experiencing hunger and urges the administration to act without delay.