Securing Strictly Needy Americans’ Pivotal (SNAP) Benefits Act of 2025
3/21/2025, 2:53 PMSummary of Bill HR 1398
Bill 119 hr 1398, also known as the EBT Card Restrictions Act, aims to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 in order to place limitations on the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards for purchasing food. The bill seeks to restrict the conditions under which EBT cards can be used, with the goal of ensuring that these benefits are used solely for their intended purpose of providing assistance to low-income individuals and families.Specifically, the bill aims to prevent the use of EBT cards for purchasing certain items that are deemed non-essential or inappropriate for assistance through government benefits. This includes items such as alcohol, tobacco, and other non-food items that are not essential for meeting basic nutritional needs.
In addition to restricting the types of items that can be purchased with EBT cards, the bill also includes provisions for enforcing these restrictions and penalizing individuals who misuse their benefits. This may include fines, penalties, or other consequences for individuals who are found to be in violation of the restrictions outlined in the bill. Overall, the EBT Card Restrictions Act seeks to ensure that government assistance programs are used responsibly and effectively to support those in need. By placing limitations on the use of EBT cards for purchasing food, the bill aims to promote accountability and prevent misuse of taxpayer-funded benefits.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1398
Bill HR 1398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1398 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 18, 2025. Bill HR 1398's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. as of March 20, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1398
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1398
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1398
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to limit the conditions applicable to the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase food, and for other purposes.To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, to limit the conditions applicable to the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase food, and for other purposes.Comments
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