Bill
HR 5950
Overview: HR 5950, "Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025", was introduced in the House on November 07, 2025.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to ensure continued fu
Overview: HR 5950, "Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025", was introduced in the House on November 07, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to ensure continued funding and operation of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in the event of a government shutdown or other budgetary disruptions.
Key Provisions:
- Automatically appropriates funds to maintain SNAP and WIC benefits and administrative costs in the event of a lapse in regular appropriations
- Prohibits the federal government from taking any action to reduce or terminate SNAP or WIC during a funding gap
Affected Parties and Impacts: This legislation would directly benefit the millions of low-income individuals and families who rely on SNAP and WIC to access nutritious food and essential services. It aims to ensure these critical anti-hunger programs continue uninterrupted, even during periods of political or budgetary uncertainty.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is awaiting further legislative action.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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