SNAP Administrator Retention Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced
Summary
Would tie state SNAP staffing wages to federal pay scales and provide a 100% federal cost share for approved staffing costs. The bill would set wage floors for State SNAP personnel and require annual updates tied to federal pay increases.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher pay and SNAP administration funding
This bill would require State SNAP staff to be paid at least the comparable federal pay rate within one year of enactment. Those wages would rise each year by any federal pay increases, including locality pay. If a State submits an approved personnel wage plan, the Secretary would pay 100 percent of SNAP administrative personnel costs. Payments could cover processing, hiring, training, and maintaining staff costs. Payments would only be made if States use the money to supplement, not replace, non‑Federal funds. Funds may pay existing or additional full‑time positions above the number held in fiscal year 2024.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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