US EditionMontana considers banning soda and candy from SNAP, joining national wave of legislation
- Montana legislators are considering bills to modify SNAP grocery purchases in 2025.
- Lawmakers aim to curb obesity and promote healthier eating with SNAP policy changes.
- House Bill 902 and Senate Bill 354 seek to restrict SNAP use on junk food.
- Rep. Sherry Essman said she hopes the days of unhealthy foods on SNAP cards end.
- Federal approval is needed, and industry pushback and access concerns persist.
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RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block people from using food assistance to buy soda is getting mixed reviews.(Image credit: RapidEye)
·Washington, United States
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Montana considers banning soda and candy from SNAP, joining national wave of legislation
At the public urging of the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., at least 10 states are considering similar legislation.
·Billings, United States
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