Bills · SRES 481
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 481Agriculture and Food
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
INTRO NOV 3· LAST ACTION NOV 3
READING
4MIN
COSPONSORS
45
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Non-binding
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed Senate
Passed House
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it highlights a potential funding shortfall for a critical program that helps millions of Americans put food on the table. While it doesn't legally compel the administration, it signals the Senate's strong concern that people could go hungry if the Department of Agriculture doesn't use its existing financial tools.
If the administration heeds this call, it would ensure that a vital safety net remains in place for families, children, seniors, and veterans. If the administration chooses not to act as recommended, these vulnerable groups could face significant hardship, particularly during the specified November 2025 period, potentially leading to immediate issues for families relying on these benefits.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States the Senate's opinion that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance SNAP.
This directly addresses a potential funding shortfall for a critical food assistance program by identifying existing resources.
PROVISION 02
Assesses that the "Trump administration" is legally obligated and has the funds and authority to finance SNAP.
This places responsibility on the executive branch to act using its current powers and available money.
PROVISION 03
Emphasizes the importance of funding SNAP for the health and wellness of families experiencing hunger, including children, seniors, and veterans.
This highlights the human impact of the program and the urgency of the Senate's request.
PROVISION 04
Calls for immediate action by the administration to fund SNAP in November 2025.
This provides a specific timeframe and urgency for the requested action to prevent a specific funding gap.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 45
D· Oregon
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
128
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 43 REP 0 IND 2
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 3
Introduced in Senate
NOV 3
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 481
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 3, 2025
Last actionNov 3, 2025
READER REACTIONS
OVERALL SENTIMENT
No reactions yet. Be the first to weigh in.
Discussion
Loading comments...
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 3, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 481Agriculture and Food
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
INTRODUCED NOV 3, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
45
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
