S. 1202: Hot Foods Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-03-31 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-15 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-31):
Hot Foods Act of 2025
This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-03-31 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI 2026-01-13 |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | D DE 2026-05-20 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2026-07-14 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1202 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1202?
S. 1202 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Hot Foods Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1202 are available on congress.gov.
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