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Senators to introduce ‘Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act’ for SNAP recipients

Senators to introduce ‘Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act’ for SNAP recipients

Summary

A group of Senators from both major parties introduced the “Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act” to allow people using SNAP benefits to purchase hot rotisserie chicken. This change would update a 2008 law to include hot rotisserie chicken as an approved food item for SNAP.

Key Facts

  • The bill is called the “Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act.”
  • It aims to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients buy hot rotisserie chicken.
  • The bill would change the 2008 Food and Nutrition Act.
  • It would add hot rotisserie chicken to the legal definition of food under SNAP.
  • Senators from both parties support the bill.
  • SNAP helps low-income Americans buy food.
  • Currently, hot prepared foods are often not covered under SNAP.
  • This bill would make it easier for people on SNAP to buy ready-to-eat chicken.
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