Bill > S1100

This bill, known as the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025, proposes modifications to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) definition of food and eligibility. Specifically, the bill would expand the definition of food to include restrictions on certain beverages and food items, excluding water, cow's milk, milk-substitute beverages (like almond or soy milk), and 100% juice. The bill also adds snack and dessert food items as defined in a March 2018 Food and Nutrition Service guidance document. Additionally, the bill would grant state nutrition agencies the authority to request a waiver that would prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase foods deemed unhealthy by the state. This means that individual states would have more discretion in determining which food items can be purchased using SNAP benefits, potentially limiting recipients' choices to promote healthier eating habits. The changes aim to improve the nutritional quality of food purchases made through the SNAP program by introducing more stringent guidelines on eligible food and beverage items.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1100/all-info