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HR 5950119th CongressIn Committee
Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-Connecticut)
Agriculture & FoodEconomy & TaxesSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025 ensures uninterrupted funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during fiscal year 2026, including retroactive payments for missed benefits and reimbursements to states for program costs incurred during funding lapses.
Key Points
- 1Appropriates funds to maintain SNAP and WIC benefits during fiscal year 2026 if regular appropriations are delayed.
- 2Requires retroactive payments for benefits missed between September 30, 2025, and the bill's enactment.
- 3Mandates reimbursements to states for program costs incurred during funding gaps, contingent on compliance with federal law.
Impact Areas
Low-income families and individuals relying on SNAP benefitsPregnant women, infants, and children enrolled in WICState agencies administering SNAP and WIC programs
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