S 3132
Emergency Relief for Hungry Families Act of 2025
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This bill, the Emergency Relief for Hungry Families Act of 2025, addresses potential disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during government shutdowns. Specifically, it proposes an exemption from the equal treatment requirement for authorized retail food stores, allowing them to offer discounts on food without needing a separate waiver. This aims to ensure SNAP recipients can access food when regular benefits are unavailable due to funding lapses. The bill seeks to mitigate the impact of government shutdowns on food access for vulnerable families.
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