Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, changes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to allow recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken with their benefits. It amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to include this specific item as an eligible food purchase under the program. This change expands the types of food that SNAP recipients can buy. The bill focuses solely on adding rotisserie chicken to the list of acceptable SNAP purchases.
Key provisions
- Expands SNAP eligibility to include hot rotisserie chicken.
- Modifies the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
- Updates the definition of ‘food’ within the SNAP regulations.
- Specifically lists ‘hot rotisserie chicken’ as an approved food item.
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Grocery stores selling rotisserie chicken
- The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Notable changes
- Previously, SNAP benefits could not be used to purchase hot rotisserie chicken.
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