The resolution urges the United States Congress to pass legislation that would allow states to be reimbursed for using non-federal funds to maintain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during a federal government shutdown. SNAP is a crucial program that provides food assistance to approximately 800,000 low-income individuals and families in Louisiana, including vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and persons with disabilities. The resolution highlights the financial risk to the state of Louisiana, which plans to allocate $150 million of its own funds to ensure that SNAP benefits continue in November, despite the potential suspension of these benefits due to a lapse in federal appropriations.

The resolution emphasizes that while Louisiana's actions are necessary to protect its citizens, they should not impose a lasting financial burden on the state. It calls for Congress to act swiftly to guarantee reimbursement for states that step in to fund federally mandated programs during funding lapses, referencing a precedent set in 2014 that allowed for such reimbursements. The resolution concludes by directing that copies be sent to relevant congressional leaders and Louisiana's congressional delegation to advocate for this legislative change.