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Introduced
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to permit supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of food items.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing hot foods and hot food products ready for immediate consumption. Currently, SNAP benefits are restricted from buying hot prepared foods, but this legislation would allow recipients to use their benefits to purchase hot foods, with some limitations. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of eligible food items to include hot prepared foods, and establishes that retailers can only derive up to 50 percent of their total gross sales from hot food products to be eligible for SNAP transactions. The bill, known as the "Hot Foods Act of 2025," aims to provide more flexibility for SNAP recipients in their food purchasing options, potentially helping individuals and families access more convenient and ready-to-eat meal options, especially in situations where cooking might be challenging.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Michael Bennet (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/31/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1202/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1202/BILLS-119s1202is.pdf |
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