Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

House votes to allow rotisserie chicken food stamps purchases

House votes to allow rotisserie chicken food stamps purchases

Summary

The House of Representatives passed a rule allowing people using food stamps to buy rotisserie chicken. The vote was mostly supported by members from both political parties as part of a larger farm bill.

Key Facts

  • The House voted 384-35 to permit rotisserie chicken purchases with food stamps.
  • This change was made through an amendment to the farm bill.
  • Food stamp benefits come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • Previously, SNAP funds could only be used to buy food that must be cooked at home.
  • The vote received support from both Republicans and Democrats.
  • The goal is to give more flexibility to food stamp users in choosing ready-to-eat meals.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.