S 3071119th CongressIn Committee

Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 29, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-New Mexico)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

Appropriates funds to ensure uninterrupted SNAP and WIC benefits during government shutdowns or funding gaps, including retroactive payments for missed benefits.

Key Points

1Provides emergency funding for SNAP and WIC during appropriations lapses
2Covers fiscal year 2026 with retroactive funding from September 30, 2025
3Terminates when regular appropriations are enacted or September 30, 2026
4Includes reimbursement to state agencies for program costs
5Charges expenditures to future appropriations when available
6Ensures food assistance program continuity

Impact Areas

Low-income families and individualsSNAP and WIC program participantsState food assistance agenciesFederal nutrition programsGovernment shutdown impacts

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