S. 3071: Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
This bill is titled the Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
. Its primary purpose is to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to maintain uninterrupted benefits for key nutritional assistance programs in the United States, specifically the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Here are the main components of the bill:
Funding for Nutritional Assistance Programs
During the fiscal year 2026, if there are any delays or failures in passing an annual budget for the Department of Agriculture, the bill allocates necessary funds to the Secretary of Agriculture for the following:
- Providing uninterrupted benefits under the SNAP, which is designed to assist low-income individuals and families in purchasing food.
- Providing consolidated block grants that are part of the SNAP program.
- Ensuring that the WIC program continues to operate without interruption, helping to provide nutritional assistance to women, infants, and children.
Retroactive Payments
The bill also includes a provision for retroactive appropriations. This means that if any benefits were missed starting from September 30, 2025, until the bill is enacted, those missed benefits will be included in the funding to ensure recipients do not lose out on assistance.
Termination of Funding
The appropriations under this bill will remain available until one of the following occurs:
- The date new appropriations, including continuing appropriations for the Department of Agriculture, are enacted for fiscal year 2026.
- September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
Reimbursements to States
The Secretary of Agriculture is required to use the allocated funds to reimburse state agencies for costs incurred while providing SNAP and WIC benefits during any funding lapses. This is contingent upon the states having adhered to federal laws and regulations while administering the programs during such lapses.
Charges to Future Appropriations
Finally, any expenditures made under the provisions of this bill will be accounted for against the relevant future appropriations or authorizations once such legislation is enacted into law.
Relevant Companies
- MDLZ (Mondelez International, Inc.): As a major player in the food industry, Mondelez may see increased demand for its products due to expanded access to nutritional assistance programs like SNAP and WIC.
- PBG (PepsiCo, Inc.): Similar to Mondelez, PepsiCo might experience an uplift in sales of its food products as more families are able to purchase their items through SNAP benefits.
- KO (The Coca-Cola Company): If more individuals and families benefit from nutritional assistance programs, it may lead to higher sales of beverages, including those offered by Coca-Cola.
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TrackBen Ray Lujan
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TrackAngela Alsobrooks
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TrackTammy Baldwin
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TrackMargaret Wood Hassan
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TrackJosh Hawley
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TrackMartin Heinrich
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TrackMazie K. Hirono
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TrackTim Kaine
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TrackMark Kelly
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TrackAngus S. King Jr.
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TrackAmy Klobuchar
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TrackEdward J. Markey
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TrackPatty Murray
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TrackAlex Padilla
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TrackGary C. Peters
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TrackJack Reed
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TrackJacky Rosen
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TrackBernard Sanders
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TrackBrian Schatz
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TrackAdam B. Schiff
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TrackCharles E. Schumer
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TrackJeanne Shaheen
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TrackElissa Slotkin
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TrackTina Smith
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TrackChris Van Hollen
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TrackMark R. Warner
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TrackRaphael G. Warnock
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TrackElizabeth Warren
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TrackPeter Welch
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TrackRon Wyden
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Oct. 29, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
| Oct. 29, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. |
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