S 3132 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Emergency Relief for Hungry Families Act of 2025

This bill amends SNAP rules to provide temporary relief during USDA funding gaps. It allows authorized retail food stores to offer incentives to SNAP participants without needing a waiver during a "covered period" (when SNAP benefits are halted due to lapsed appropriations). These incentives won't violate existing rules requiring equal treatment of all SNAP participants. The change directly affects SNAP recipients and participating stores during government shutdowns or funding delays, ensuring continued access to food assistance.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 6, 2025 Last action Nov 6, 2025
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Nov 6, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Nov 6, 2025
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