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Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025
4/5/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 1100
Specifically, the bill proposes to modify the current definition of food to include items such as vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements. This would allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase these essential health products, in addition to traditional food items.
In addition to expanding the definition of food, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration and oversight of the SNAP program. These provisions are aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, while ensuring that benefits are being used appropriately and in accordance with program guidelines. Overall, Bill 119 s 1100 represents a potential opportunity to enhance the SNAP program and better meet the needs of individuals and families who rely on this vital assistance. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the implications of these proposed changes and work towards a bipartisan solution that benefits all stakeholders involved.
Congressional Summary of S 1100
Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025
This bill prohibits Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from being used to purchase certain beverages (e.g., soda) and snack foods.
Specifically, SNAP benefits may only be used to purchase a beverage that is nonalcoholic and is (1) water, (2) cow's milk, (3) a milk-substitute beverage (e.g., almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk), or (4) 100% juice.
Further, the bill prohibits the use of benefits to purchase snack and dessert food items which are included on the Food and Nutrition Service's Accessory Foods List that went into effect on March 5, 2018. Examples of snack and dessert foods on the list include potato and tortilla chips, ice cream, candy, snack cakes and pastries, and packaged baking mixes for cakes, brownies, and muffins.
In addition, on the request of a state agency, the Department of Agriculture must allow the state agency to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase food that the applicable state nutrition agency determines to be unhealthy food.
