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Puerto Rico’s government says it is ready to transition from NAP to SNAP, Congress may soon decide

The process could take five years and would represent an increase of about $1.7 billion in nutritional assistance funds for island residents.

September 4, 2023 - 1:21 PM

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By José A. Delgado

Corresponsal de El Nuevo Día en Washington D. C.jose.delgado@gfrmedia.com

Washington D.C. - As Congress returns from August recess this week, the proposal seeking a transition from the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will grab the attention of the island’s authorities, who say they are ready to start the process.