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Bill to ban ‘junk food’ purchases with SNAP benefits put on ice in Senate

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill that would lead to a prohibition on "junk food" purchases with SNAP benefits in Tennessee has been put on ice for the year. During a Senate Health and Welfare Committee, lawmakers discussed SB 1154/HB 1236, which would direct the Tennessee Department of Human Resources to submit a request for a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on what foods can be purchased with funds for the Supplemental Nutri…

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Iowa House Republicans advance bill restricting food items that can be purchased under SNAP benefits

DES MOINES, Iowa -- On Wednesday, the Iowa House advanced legislation that would limit the food items that could be purchased for those using SNAP benefits. The bill passed by a vote of 56 to 40, with eight House Republicans voting against it. The bill requires that SNAP recipients purchase healthy food options and the bill lists what kinds of food will be allowed. To be able to restrict the types of food that can be purchased, there must be a w…

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Bill to ban ‘junk food’ purchases with SNAP benefits put on ice in Senate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A bill that would lead to a prohibition on "junk food" purchases with SNAP benefits in Tennessee has been put on ice for the year. During a Senate Health and Welfare Committee, lawmakers discussed SB 1154/HB 1236, which would direct the Tennessee Department of Human Resources to submit a request for a waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on what foods can be purchased with funds for the Supplemental Nutri…

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Congressional Black Caucus Condemns Potential Cuts to SNAP, a Lifeline for Millions - The Times Weekly

During a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 25, members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke out with concern about budgetary threats to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CBC Chair Yvette Clarke spoke of “grave concerns” about the “Republican scheme to cut billions of dollars to cut SNAP benefits that held millions of American families.”CBC Chair Yvette Clarke, Rep. Sanford Bishop speaks at CBC pres…

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Iowa House Bill would limit the benefits of healthy foods and drinks

The Iowa Chamber adopted a bill on Wednesday which would restrict purchases in the additional nutrition aid program (SNAP) to only “healthy foods and drinks”. According to the InvoiceHealthy foods include cereals, dairy products, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables, or food and drinks “depending on the nutrition necessary for good health”. Under the proposal, the […] The post Iowa House Bill would limit the benefits of healthy foods and drinks fir…

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WKRN broke the news in Nashville, United States on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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