Contact Congress about H.R. 5860: SNAP BACK Act.

SNAP and WIC benefits would keep going even if Congress misses a funding deadline. States would keep taking applications, benefit cards would stay active, and states or tribes that cover gaps would get paid back.

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SNAP BACK Act. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 5860: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who rely on SNAP or WIC to buy food or get nutrition support. It also affects state agencies, tribal governments, local WIC offices, retailers that accept EBT cards, and the federal officials who manage Agriculture Department funding.

Why this matters: Federal budget delays can put food benefits at risk or create confusion about when help will arrive. This bill would make SNAP and WIC funding continue automatically during those gaps. That could help families plan for food each month and help states, tribes, and retailers avoid last-minute emergency fixes. The federal cost is not fully spelled out and would depend on future funding levels and how often budget gaps happen.

Key provisions in H.R. 5860

• Starting in fiscal year 2026, SNAP and WIC would get whatever money is needed each year. This applies when there is no full-year or temporary Agriculture Department funding bill.
• The bill turns on during any gap in Agriculture Department funding. That includes times when Congress has not passed a regular budget bill or a short-term funding bill.
• The Agriculture Secretary must release SNAP and WIC money right away. This covers funds Congress has already approved.
• Federal officials could not hold back or slow down SNAP or WIC money. That includes the White House budget office and Agriculture Department staff, unless another law clearly allows it.
• State agencies must keep taking and reviewing SNAP and WIC applications. They must approve people who qualify under the rules already in law.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5860

What is H.R. 5860?

SNAP and WIC benefits would keep going even if Congress misses a funding deadline. States would keep taking applications, benefit cards would stay active, and states or tribes that cover gaps would get paid back.

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