S. 561: Healthy SNAP 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 | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 6 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-01-14 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Healthy SNAP Act of 2025
This bill amends the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to redefine the foods eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
Under the bill, SNAP benefits may not be used for soft drinks, candy, ice cream, or prepared desserts, such as cakes, pies, cookies, or similar products.
Further, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must designate by regulation foods and food products to include in the SNAP definition of the term food. USDA must consider food and products that (1) based on nutrition research, contain nutrients lacking in the diets of people in the United States; and (2) promote the health of the population served by SNAP, based on relevant nutrition science, public health concerns, and cultural eating patterns. USDA must also, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that the fat, sugar, and salt content of the food and food products are appropriate. At least every five years, USDA must review and amend the list.
In addition, prepared meals purchased with SNAP benefits must have nutritional values consistent with standards developed by USDA for the list of food and food products.
A state agency may substitute different foods for food USDA designated under this bill, with USDA approval, so long as the foods are nutritionally equivalent; this is permitted to allow for different cultural eating patterns.
Cosponsors (6)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| John R. Curtis | R UT 2025-02-18 |
| Jon Husted | R OH 2025-03-03 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY 2025-07-30 |
| Ashley Moody | R FL 2026-01-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 561 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 561?
S. 561 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Healthy SNAP Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 561 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).