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Introduced
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary to designate food and food products to be made available under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Healthy SNAP Act of 2023, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to designate specific food and food products that can be purchased using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The bill excludes alcoholic beverages, tobacco, soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts from the definition of "food" under SNAP. The Secretary is required to designate eligible foods based on nutrition research, public health concerns, and cultural eating patterns, and to review and update the list of eligible foods regularly. The bill also allows state agencies to substitute different but nutritionally equivalent foods to accommodate cultural cuisines.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1485/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1485/BILLS-118s1485is.pdf |
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