Bills · S 1905
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1905Agriculture and Food
SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 22· LAST ACTION MAY 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to fix a common problem in many state-run assistance programs: high staff turnover and understaffing, which can lead to long wait times, processing errors, and frustration for people trying to access critical benefits. By increasing federal funding for state SNAP administrative personnel costs and requiring states to pay competitive wages, the bill seeks to create a more stable, professional, and efficient workforce.
If this becomes law, it could mean that vulnerable individuals and families receive their food assistance faster and with fewer hurdles, directly impacting their ability to put food on the table. For states, it provides financial relief for a significant administrative expense, though it also comes with new federal requirements regarding pay and staffing levels. If it doesn't become law, the current challenges of staffing and retaining qualified SNAP administrators in many states are likely to continue, potentially impacting the timely delivery of vital food assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires state agencies to pay SNAP administrative personnel wages comparable to federal employees, including annual updates and locality adjustments.
This aims to attract and retain qualified staff by ensuring competitive compensation.
PROVISION 02
Increases the federal cost share to 100% for all administrative personnel costs incurred by states for the SNAP program, provided they meet wage standards and submit an approved plan.
This significantly reduces the financial burden on states for SNAP staffing, incentivizing compliance with federal wage guidelines.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that states use the federal funds to supplement, not replace, existing state administrative spending and to increase the number of full-time equivalent SNAP positions above fiscal year 2024 levels.
This ensures the federal investment leads to actual staffing improvements and increased capacity, rather than just offsetting state budgets.
PROVISION 04
Requires state agencies to submit personnel wage plans to the Secretary of Agriculture for approval within one year of the bill's enactment.
This provides federal oversight to ensure states are prepared to meet the new wage standards and outlines how funds will be used.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 22
Introduced in Senate
MAY 22
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1905
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 22, 2025
Last actionMay 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025
Senate BillS 1905Agriculture and Food
SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 22, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 22, 2025
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