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7 U.S. Code § 2013 - Establishment of supplemental nutrition assistance program | LII / Legal Information Institute
U.S. Code › Title 7 › Chapter 51 › § 2013 7 U.S. Code § 2013 - Establishment of supplemental nutrition assistance program
In general Subject to the availability of funds appropriated under section 2027 of this title, the Secretary is authorized to formulate and administer a supplemental nutrition assistance program under which, at the request of the State agency, eligible households within the State shall be provided an opportunity to obtain a more nutritious diet through the issuance to them of an allotment, except that a State may not participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program if the Secretary determines that State or local sales taxes are collected within that State on purchases of food made with benefits issued under this chapter. The benefits so received by such households shall be used only to purchase food from retail food stores which have been approved for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Benefits issued and used as provided in this chapter shall be redeemable at face value by the Secretary through the facilities of the Treasury of the United States.
Prohibition The Secretary shall not approve any plan for a distribution described in paragraph (1) that permits any household on any Indian reservation to participate simultaneously in the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the program established under this subsection.
Disqualified participants An individual who is disqualified from participation in the food distribution program on Indian reservations under this subsection is not eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program under this chapter for a period of time to be determined by the Secretary.
Administrative costs The Secretary is authorized to pay such amounts for administrative costs and distribution costs on Indian reservations as the Secretary finds necessary for effective administration of such distribution by a State agency or tribal organization.
Bison meat Subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this paragraph, the Secretary may purchase bison meat for recipients of food distributed under this subsection, including bison meat from—
Traditional and locally-grown food fund (A)
In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall establish a fund for use in purchasing traditional and locally-grown foods for recipients of food distributed under this subsection.
Native American producers Where practicable, of the food provided under subparagraph (A), at least 50 percent shall be produced by Native American farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Definition of traditional and locally grown The Secretary shall determine the definition of the term “traditional and locally-grown” with respect to food distributed under this paragraph.
Survey In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall—
Report Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this paragraph, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the activities carried out under this paragraph during the preceding calendar year.
Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this paragraph $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2018.
Regulations; transmittal of copy of regulations to Congressional committees prior to issuance The Secretary shall issue such regulations consistent with this chapter as the Secretary deems necessary or appropriate for the effective and efficient administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program and shall promulgate all such regulations in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 553 of title 5. In addition, prior to issuing any regulation, the Secretary shall provide the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a copy of the regulation with a detailed statement justifying it.
(a)(1), 4111(a), 4115(b)(2), 4211(a),June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1853, 1863, 1867, 1884; Pub. L. 111–296, title II, § 241(b)(1),Dec. 13, 2010, 124 Stat. 3236; Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, §§ 4004(a), 4030(b),Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 785, 814.)
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 4030(b), substituted “Benefits issued and used” for “benefits issued and used”.
Subsec. (b)(6)(F). Pub. L. 113–79, § 4004(a), substituted “2018” for “2012”.
Pub. L. 99–198, title XV, § 1505(b),Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1567, provided that:
Pub. L. 113–79, title IV, § 4004(b),Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 785, provided that:
“(A) Indian; indian tribe.—The terms ‘Indian’ and ‘Indian tribe’ have the meaning given the terms in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
“(B) Tribal organization.—The term ‘tribal organization’ has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).
“(2) Study.—The Secretary [of Agriculture] shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of tribal administration of Federal food assistance programs, services, functions, and activities (or portions thereof), in lieu of State agencies or other administrating entities.
“(3) Report.—Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act [Feb. 7, 2014], the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that—
“(A) contains a list of programs, services, functions, and activities with respect to which it would be feasible to be administered by a tribal organization;
“(B) a description of whether that administration would necessitate a statutory or regulatory change; and
“(C) such other issues that may be determined by the Secretary and developed through consultation pursuant to paragraph (4).
“(4) Consultation with indian tribes.—In developing the report required by paragraph (3), the Secretary shall consult with tribal organizations.
“(5) Funding.—Out of any funds made available under section 18 [probably means section 18 ofPub. L. 88–525, 7 U.S.C. 2027] for fiscal year 2014, the Secretary shall make available to carry out the study and report described in paragraphs (2) and (3) $1,000,000, to remain available until expended.
“(6) Traditional and local foods demonstration project.—
“(A) In general.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall pilot a demonstration project by awarding a grant to 1 or more tribal organizations authorized to administer the food distribution program on Indian reservations under section 4(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2013
(b)) for the purpose of purchasing nutritious and traditional foods, and when practicable, foods produced locally by Indian producers, for distribution to recipients of foods distributed under that program.
“(B) Administration.—The Secretary may award a grant on a noncompetitive basis to 1 or more tribal organizations that have the administrative and financial capability to conduct a demonstration project, as determined by the Secretary.
“(C) Consultation, technical assistance, and training.—During the implementation phase of the demonstration project, the Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes and provide outreach to Indian farmers, ranchers, and producers regarding the training and capacity to participate in the demonstration project.
“(i) Authorization of appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.
“(ii) Relationship to other authorities.—The funds and authorities provided under this subparagraph are in addition to any other funds or authorities the Secretary may have to carry out activities described in this paragraph.”
7 USCDescription of ChangeSession YearPublic LawStatutes at Large § 20132014113-79 [Sec.] 4030(b)128 Stat. 814 § 20132014113-79 [Sec.] 4004(a)128 Stat. 785 § 2013nt new2014113-79 [Sec.] 4004(b)128 Stat. 785 This is a list of parts within the Code of Federal Regulations for which this US Code section provides rulemaking authority.This list is taken from the Parallel Table of Authorities and Rules provided by GPO [Government Printing Office].It is not guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date, though we do refresh the database weekly. More limitations on accuracy are described at the GPO site.7 CFR - Agriculture7 CFR Part 15 - NONDISCRIMINATION7 CFR Part 253 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM FOR HOUSEHOLDS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS7 CFR Part 271 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DEFINITIONS7 CFR Part 272 - REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING STATE AGENCIES7 CFR Part 273 - CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS7 CFR Part 274 - ISSUANCE AND USE OF PROGRAM BENEFITS7 CFR Part 275 - PERFORMANCE REPORTING SYSTEM7 CFR Part 276 - STATE AGENCY LIABILITIES AND FEDERAL SANCTIONS7 CFR Part 277 - PAYMENTS OF CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF STATE AGENCIES7 CFR Part 278 - PARTICIPATION OF RETAIL FOOD STORES, WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS AND INSURED FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS7 CFR Part 279 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW—FOOD RETAILERS AND FOOD WHOLESALERS7 CFR Part 280 - EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS OF DISASTERS7 CFR Part 281 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE FOOD STAMP PROGRAM ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS7 CFR Part 282 - DEMONSTRATION, RESEARCH, AND EVALUATION PROJECTS7 CFR Part 283 - APPEALS OF QUALITY CONTROL (“QC”) CLAIMS7 CFR Part 285 - PROVISION OF A NUTRITION ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO