Committee advances SB3 to create Silver State General Assistance Program for federal benefit disruptions SB3 would create the Silver State General Assistance Program to provide rapid cash, electronic benefits, vouchers or in‑kind support during federally caused disruptions (such as SNAP interruptions); the committee approved an amendment deleting immediate appropriations and advanced the bill in a work session.

Nevada is taking a stand to protect its families from federal benefit disruptions with the proposed Silver State General Assistance Program!

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Nevada Division of Social Services outlines impacts of federal funding changes on SNAP benefits State officials discuss expected $19M fiscal impact from changes to SNAP funding starting 2026.

Nevada's budget faces a looming crisis as federal funding changes threaten a $19 million shortfall for essential SNAP benefits, putting vulnerable populations at risk.

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