Bill · S. 3071· Senate(119-S-3071)

Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025

Age: 54 years

New Mexico

Introduced: 10/29/2025
Last activity: 10/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Sponsored by: Ben Luján
Cosponsors: - 44 - 1

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025" provides funding to ensure that benefits from the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) and the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) continue without interruption. It covers periods in fiscal year 2026 where full-year or interim appropriations for the Department of Agriculture have not been passed. The bill also allows for the payment of any missed benefits starting from September 30, 2025. Additionally, it provides for the reimbursement of State agencies for costs incurred during appropriations lapses.

Yes· 3 of 28

Would children be better off under this?+10
WIC and SNAP provide critical nutritional support for children's development.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+10
Directly prevents the loss of primary food assistance benefits.
Would women be better off under this?+10
Specifically protects WIC benefits for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

The opposite

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The act specifically appropriates funds to ensure uninterrupted benefits, increasing overall spending.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-1
The bill increases government spending by appropriating additional funds to maintain food assistance programs.