This bill guarantees SNAP food benefits keep going in fiscal year 2026, even if Congress can't agree on a budget. It lets the government pull money from the Treasury to pay benefits and covers any missed payments back to September 30, 2025.
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Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on S. 3024: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the tens of millions of low-income Americans who depend on SNAP to buy food each month. It also matters for grocery stores that accept SNAP payments, and state agencies that run the program day-to-day. All of these groups would have more certainty that benefits won't be interrupted by budget fights in Washington.
Why this matters: When Congress can't agree on a budget, government shutdowns can put SNAP benefits at risk — even though millions of families depend on them for basic groceries. This bill would remove that uncertainty for fiscal year 2026 by guaranteeing the money keeps flowing regardless of what happens with the budget. It's a narrow fix for one year and one program, so it doesn't solve the broader problem of shutdowns affecting other government services.
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