S. 1100: Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025

The Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act to adjust the definition of eligible food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Here’s a breakdown of the bill's primary components:

Modification of the Definition of Food

The bill proposes changes to the definition of "food" used in SNAP. Specifically, it replaces the term "home consumption" with "home consumption, subject to section 11(y)." This indicates a consideration for future provisions regarding food eligibility.

Additionally, the bill specifies that certain food items will be included in the list of ineligible purchases, such as:

• All nonalcoholic beverages that are not water or cow's milk.
• Milk substitute beverages (including almond milk, soy milk, and coconut milk).
• 100 percent juice.
• Snack and dessert food items as outlined in a specific guidance document from the Food and Nutrition Service effective since March 5, 2018.

Waiver of Eligibility for Unhealthy Foods

The bill allows for a new waiver under the SNAP guidelines where the Secretary of the relevant department can approve state agencies to restrict the purchase of foods deemed unhealthy. This means that state-level agencies can request to deny SNAP benefits for certain food items that their nutrition agencies have classified as unhealthy.

Implications for States

This legislation would empower state agencies with the ability to impose restrictions on what types of food can be purchased with SNAP benefits based on the healthiness of the foods. Such decisions are likely to be informed by nutrition guidelines or assessments of food quality.

Impact on SNAP Benefits

By modifying which foods are eligible for purchase, the bill seeks to potentially promote healthier eating habits among SNAP recipients. It aims to limit access to certain food categories as a means to encourage healthier food choices among people utilizing SNAP benefits.

Relevant Companies

• KO - The Coca-Cola Company: The bill may impact beverage sales, particularly non-water beverages, which could affect companies like Coca-Cola that offer a variety of sugary and non-nutritious drinks.
• PEP - PepsiCo, Inc.: Similar to Coca-Cola, PepsiCo could see implications from restrictions on sugary drinks eligible for purchase under SNAP.
• MDLZ - Mondelēz International, Inc.: The company produces a wide range of snack and dessert items that may be restricted under new SNAP guidelines regarding unhealthy foods.