Washington SB6186 directs the Department of Social and Health Services to apply for a USDA waiver to restrict SNAP benefits from purchasing candy and.
Washington SB6186 instructs the Department of Social and Health Services to seek a waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing candy and sweetened beverages, which are defined as unhealthy foods. If the waiver is not initially granted, the department must request it annually until it is approved.
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