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Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

4/12/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 1156

Bill 119 s 1156, also known as the "Striking Workers Access to SNAP Benefits Act," aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prevent striking workers and their households from losing eligibility for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill seeks to ensure that individuals who are participating in a strike do not face additional financial hardship by being disqualified from receiving SNAP benefits.

The bill recognizes that striking workers and their families may already be facing financial strain due to the loss of income during a strike, and that denying them access to SNAP benefits could exacerbate their economic challenges. By amending the Food and Nutrition Act, the bill aims to protect the food security of striking workers and their households, ensuring that they have access to the nutrition assistance they need during difficult times.

In addition to addressing the issue of SNAP eligibility for striking workers, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of the program. Overall, the "Striking Workers Access to SNAP Benefits Act" seeks to provide support and assistance to individuals and families who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of participating in a strike.

Current Status of Bill S 1156

Bill S 1156 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill S 1156 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 26, 2025.  Bill S 1156's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of March 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1156

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
11
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1156

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1156

A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Conner Best profile image

Conner Best

480

7 months ago

I can't believe this bill passed. How will it impact our food security in the long run?

Archie Gray profile image

Archie Gray

501

8 months ago

I'm against it, sorry.