Bill · S. 3074· Senate(119-S-3074)
SNAP BACK Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 10/29/2025
- Last activity
- 10/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the SNAP BACK Act of 2025. It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to pay back State agencies for the costs they take on. These costs happen when they run the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a lapse in appropriations. To get this money back, the State must have carried out the program according to Federal law and regulations during that time.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Directly protects low-income households by preventing disruptions to food assistance during federal funding lapses.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill supports state agencies by reimbursing them for operational costs incurred during federal funding lapses.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+5
The bill ensures continuous funding and administrative support for SNAP during federal funding lapses, helping low-income households rely on food assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Reimbursement to States: Under Section 2, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to reimburse States for costs they incur to run the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a lapse in appropriations, provided the State followed Federal law. This is positive because it helps ensure States are paid back for keeping the program running when federal funding temporarily stops.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+6Good For Children+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Seniors+4Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Middle Aged+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Retirees+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Urban Residents+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Women+3Good For Young Adults+3Good For Farmers+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 11/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware