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.
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.
