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House Bill 2512
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Hot Foods Act of 2025
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Introduced in House on Mar 31, 2025
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The Hot Foods Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow the purchase of hot foods or food products with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. It expands the definition of eligible food items and modifies the conditions for retailers participating in the program. This bill could impact individuals receiving SNAP benefits by providing them with greater flexibility in purchasing hot and ready-to-eat food items. Additionally, it may affect retailers by changing the requirements for participation in the SNAP program.

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Introduced
Mar 31, 2025
Latest Action
Apr 18, 2025
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Bill Number
2512
Congress
119
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Hot Foods Act of 2025

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to permit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption.

Text (1)
March 31, 2025
Actions (3)
04/18/2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
03/31/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
03/31/2025
Introduced in House
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H.R.2512 119 Hot Foods Act of 2025
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