Summary
A new bill aims to provide retroactive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the U.S. government shutdown. The "Keep SNAP Funded 5 Act of 2025" was introduced by Senator Josh Hawley and has gained support from other Republican senators. This bill seeks to ensure that people who rely on SNAP for food assistance continue to receive benefits despite the shutdown.
Key Facts
- About 42 million Americans depend on SNAP for food assistance.
- The U.S. government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk.
- Senator Josh Hawley introduced the "Keep SNAP Funded 5 Act of 2025."
- The bill proposes retroactive SNAP payments during the shutdown.
- It has gained support from several Republican senators.
- The bill requires enough votes to pass, but its future is uncertain.
- The government shutdown stems from a disagreement on funding and the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies.
- Experts suggest there is bipartisan support for the bill, but passage remains unclear.
