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SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4832| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. These contracts would empower Tribes to plan, conduct, and administer various functions, services, or activities related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their communities. The agreements will adhere to the same terms, conditions, procedures, regulations, and requirements as other self-determination contracts under the Act, with the Department of Agriculture acting as the appropriate agency. The bill also mandates the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide essential technical assistance to both the Secretary of Agriculture and any Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations requesting support for these new self-determination contracts, thereby facilitating tribal control over food assistance programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2757
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2912
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2757
    SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2912
    SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

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SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4832| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2026
This legislation amends the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, authorizing the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations. These contracts would empower Tribes to plan, conduct, and administer various functions, services, or activities related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for their communities. The agreements will adhere to the same terms, conditions, procedures, regulations, and requirements as other self-determination contracts under the Act, with the Department of Agriculture acting as the appropriate agency. The bill also mandates the Office of Self-Governance of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to provide essential technical assistance to both the Secretary of Agriculture and any Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations requesting support for these new self-determination contracts, thereby facilitating tribal control over food assistance programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2757
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2912
SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2757
    SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2912
    SNAP Tribal Food Sovereignty Act of 2023


  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Tina Smith

Tina Smith

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Rounds (Republican)

Indian Affairs Committee

Native Americans

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted