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B 78-38

AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 2701, 2702, AND 2703; AND TO ADD A NEW § 2707; ALL OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO IMPLEMENTING THE RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM (RMP) UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP); AND TO CITE THIS ACT AS THE “MEALS FOR AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS ACT OF 2025.”

38th Guam Legislature

Overview: Bill B 78-38, "AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 2701, 2702, AND 2703; AND TO ADD A NEW § 2707; ALL OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO IMPLEMENTING THE

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Bill Summary · B 78-38

Overview: Bill B 78-38, "AN ACT TO AMEND §§ 2701, 2702, AND 2703; AND TO ADD A NEW § 2707; ALL OF ARTICLE 7, CHAPTER 2, TITLE 10, GUAM CODE ANNOTATED, RELATIVE TO IMPLEMENTING THE RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM (RMP) UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP); AND TO CITE THIS ACT AS THE "MEALS FOR AT-RISK HOUSEHOLDS ACT OF 2025."
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) under Guam's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to provide eligible individuals and households with the ability to purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants. The intent is to improve food security and access to nutritious meals for at-risk populations, such as the elderly, disabled, and homeless.
Key Provisions:
- Amends existing SNAP regulations to allow for the implementation of the RMP.
- Defines eligibility criteria for the RMP, including age, disability, and homelessness.
- Requires the Department of Public Health and Social Services to establish a process for certifying and monitoring participating restaurants.
- Authorizes the use of SNAP benefits for the purchase of prepared meals from RMP-certified restaurants.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily benefit SNAP recipients who are elderly, disabled, or homeless, by providing them with increased access to prepared meals and improved food security. Participating restaurants would also be impacted, as they would need to meet certification requirements to accept SNAP benefits for prepared meals.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the 38th Guam Legislature and is currently pending further legislative action.

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