What does Preamble of HR 2512 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The proposed amendment would allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits to be used to purchase a wider range of food items.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2512 do?

This bill is formally titled the Hot Foods Act of 2025.

What does HOT FOOD UNDER SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. of HR 2512 do?

This section amends Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The amendment modifies restrictions on food purchases under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), specifically regarding hot foods. It removes the exclusion of hot foods and hot food products ready for immediate consumption, with exceptions. The amendment adjusts requirements for retailers selling food under SNAP, limiting the percentage of gross sales from hot foods. The amendment adds 'hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption' to a list of items that can be included.

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Hot Foods Act of 2025 — HR. 2512

Last updated: 4/18/2025 · Introduced: 3/31/2025

Author: Grace Meng (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to be used for a wider range of food items, including hot foods and hot food products ready for immediate consumption.
The bill modifies requirements for retailers selling food under SNAP, limiting the percentage of gross sales that can come from hot foods.
The bill adds 'hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption' to a list of items eligible for SNAP purchase.

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