Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025
Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would ensure that SNAP (food assistance benefits) continues without interruption if Congress fails to pass a regular budget or continuing resolution for the Department of Agriculture in fiscal year 2026. It would also provide retroactive payments to cover any SNAP benefits that were missed starting September 30, 2025, until the bill becomes law. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly impacts the roughly 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps). It indirectly affects USDA operations and food assistance programs that depend on continuous funding. **Current Status:** The bill (S 3024) was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee.
It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. This type of bill is typically considered emergency or contingency legislation designed to prevent lapses in food assistance during budget disputes.
CRS Official Summary
Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide uninterrupted benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during any period in which legislation has not been enacted to provide continuing or full-year FY2026 appropriations to USDA. The bill also provides appropriations for retroactive payments for SNAP benefits that were missed on or after September 30, 2025, and before this bill is enacted. The appropriations provided by this bill are available until legislation is enacted to provide FY2026 appropriations for USDA (including continuing appropriations).
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.