October 21, 2025
Mr. Hawley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations
To appropriate funds to ensure uninterrupted benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025
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Sec. 2. Uninterrupted benefits under supplemental nutrition assistance program
(a) In general
In fiscal year 2026, for any period during which interim continuing appropriations or full-year appropriations for that fiscal year have not been enacted for the Department of Agriculture, there are appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary to provide uninterrupted benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).
(b) Retroactive benefits
The appropriations under subsection (a) shall include any amounts necessary for payment of any missed benefits described in that subsection during the period beginning on September 30, 2025, and ending on the date of enactment of this Act.
(c) Termination
Appropriations shall be made available pursuant to subsection (a) until the date of enactment into law of appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026 (including a continuing appropriation).