119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 23, 2026
S. 5132In Committee
Senate allows dual enrollment in nutrition assistance programs on reservations.
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty (D-WA)1 cosponsorIntroduced Jul 23, 2026
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In plain English
The bill allows people living on Indian reservations to receive benefits from both the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) and the food distribution program for Indian reservations at the same time, rather than having to choose one or the other. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, introduced the bill on July 23, 2026, and it was referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the Senate floor.
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Jul 23
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 23
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Jul 23
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 23
Introduced in Senate
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