Senate Concurrent Resolution No. by Senator McMath aims to memorialize the United States Congress to oppose any proposals that would shift the financial responsibility of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from the federal government to individual states. SNAP is a vital anti-hunger initiative that currently provides nutritional support to over 42 million low-income individuals and families nationwide, including many in Louisiana. The resolution highlights a proposed change by the U.S. House of Representatives that would require states to contribute a percentage of SNAP costs based on their payment error rates, which could impose significant financial burdens on states like Louisiana.

If implemented, this proposal could force Louisiana to contribute between 10% and 25% of its total SNAP costs, translating to an annual financial obligation of approximately $283 million to $473 million. Such a shift would threaten the state's ability to maintain current benefit levels for its vulnerable residents. Therefore, the resolution calls for Congress to reject any cost-sharing plans related to SNAP and to ensure that the program remains fully federally funded. A copy of the resolution will be sent to key federal officials and Louisiana's congressional delegation.