Healthy SNAP Act of 2025

The Healthy SNAP Act of 2025 amends the Food and Nutrition Act to revise which foods SNAP recipients can purchase. It removes certain items like candy, soda, and prepared desserts (e.g., cakes, pies) from the eligible food list while requiring the Secretary to designate specific nutritious foods based on nutrition science, public health needs, and cultural eating patterns. The bill mandates that the Secretary issue regulations within 180 days, conduct scientific reviews every five years, and allow states to substitute culturally appropriate foods if they meet equivalent nutritional standards. This directly affects SNAP participants and retailers selling eligible items under the program.