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H.R.5860

SNAP BACK Act.

Introduced·10/28/25

The SNAP BACK Act ensures timely disbursement and uninterrupted access to SNAP and WIC benefits.

The SNAP BACK Act mandates the immediate release of funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It requires state agencies to load benefits onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards without delay and prohibits any suspension of benefits due to funding issues. The Act also ensures the uninterrupted operation of EBT systems and prohibits enrollment freezes or restrictions on participation in SNAP or WIC.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Dec 2, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Oct 28, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Oct 28, 2025

House

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.