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Introduced
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
In Committee
07/28/2023
07/28/2023
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, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to designate specific foods 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" eligible for SNAP. It requires the Secretary to consider the nutritional value and health benefits of the designated foods, as well as the cultural eating patterns of SNAP recipients, when making these designations. The Secretary must also review the designated foods periodically and update them as needed to reflect the latest nutrition science and public health concerns.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (8)
Josh Brecheen (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Michael Cloud (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Laurel Lee (R),
Matt Rosendale (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (on 07/28/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4058/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr4058/BILLS-118hr4058ih.pdf |
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