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S. 1202: Hot Foods Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-03-31
SponsorSen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Cosponsors12
Latest action2025-03-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Last updated2026-07-15

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)

NameParty / 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.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).