S. 561: Healthy SNAP Act of 2025

S. 561 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can use them to buy almost any food item, including soft drinks, candy, and desserts. Under this bill, those specific items are banned from purchase using assistance benefits.… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.