The Act creates the Food for All Oregonians Program for those eligible for the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including those who would not qualify for SNAP due to immigration status.

Requires the department to implement the program by January 1, 2027, and conduct statewide outreach, education and engagement to maximize enrollment in the program. Requires the department to convene an advisory group to recommend metrics to evaluate the success of the department in treating all applicants for and recipients of public assistance in a welcoming manner and with respect, courtesy, fairness and dignity. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Oregon has traditionally expanded food stamp benefits longer than the average state.   This has made Oregon an attractive place to come and receive free services if you are not working or do not plan to work.

Food stamp users are able to buy most items in the store — junk food, candy, chips, snack food, ice cream, and T-bone steaks regardless of nutritional value.

Oregon has been very generous to non-citizen benefits making Oregon top on nanny state benefits:

• Previously, Oregon spent $29 million for free hotel rooms for non-citizens.  This attracted non-citizens from California which helped over-whelm the program and run out of funding.
• An Oregon housing program offered $30,000 home payments for non-citizens.
• Through Governor Kotek’s Direct Cash Transfer program, non-citizens that are young and homeless, are eligible for $1,000 monthly stipends.

EMAIL COMMITTEE TO NOT GIVE A HEARING

Sen.SaraGelser@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.DianeLinthicum@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.ToddNash@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.FloydProzanski@OregonLegislature.gov
Sen.LisaReynolds@OregonLegislature.gov