A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to transition Puerto Rico to the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

# Plain Language Summary of S 3958 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would change how Puerto Rico's food assistance program operates. Currently, Puerto Rico has its own separate nutrition program called the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP). This bill would transition Puerto Rico to use the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, which is used in all 50 states. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily affect Puerto Rico's residents who receive food assistance benefits—currently over 1.5 million people who rely on the NAP program.

It could also impact Puerto Rico's government budget and administration, as they would shift from running their own program to participating in the federal SNAP system. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) sponsored the bill. While supporters might argue this would provide Puerto Rico residents with federal benefits, others would need to evaluate questions about funding levels, program administration, and how the transition would work in practice.