Bill · H.R. 4939· House(119-HR-4939)
SNAP Study Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 8/8/2025
- Last activity
- 8/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Keith Self
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SNAP Study Act of 2025," requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report to Congress. The report focuses on the state of food security and diet quality across the United States. It must specifically look at the impact of changes made to the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). Additionally, the report must include policy recommendations to improve nutrition outcomes. These recommendations are intended for both SNAP participants and nonparticipants.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill increases transparency by requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to report annually on the impact of SNAP changes to Congress.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill seeks to improve the effectiveness of nutrition assistance through mandatory analysis and policy recommendations.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+2
The bill mandates reports and recommendations aimed at improving food security and diet quality, which are key social determinants of health.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Nutritional Oversight: The report requires an analysis of the food security and diet quality of both participants and nonparticipants in the supplemental nutrition assistance program (Section 2, subsection b, 1). This could help identify specific needs within the population.
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Accountability for Program Changes: The bill requires a summary and analysis of how legislative and Executive branch changes to SNAP have impacted food security and diet quality (Section 2, subsection b, 2). This allows for a clear look at whether recent changes intended to improve nutrition are actually effective.
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Actionable Policy Guidance: The Secretary must provide recommendations to Congress on how to improve food security and diet quality for all groups (Section 2, subsection b, 3). These recommendations could lead to future improvements for both those receiving assistance and those who are not.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 8/8/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House