Bills · HR 4939
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4939Agriculture and Food
SNAP Study Act of 2025
INTRO AUG 8· LAST ACTION AUG 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it would create a regular, official source of information on a critical issue: how many Americans are struggling to afford food and eat healthy, and how effective current government programs like SNAP are at addressing these problems. Without this kind of systematic review, it can be harder for lawmakers to understand the real impact of their decisions or identify the most pressing needs.
If this bill becomes law, Congress will receive annual, data-driven recommendations on how to improve food security and diet quality across the country. This could lead to more informed policy changes that better support families and individuals in accessing healthy food. If it doesn't pass, policymakers would continue to rely on a variety of disparate studies and data sources, potentially without a comprehensive, unified annual assessment on the specific impact of SNAP changes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit an annual report to Congress on food security and diet quality in the United States.
Ensures regular, high-level attention and data collection on a critical national issue.
PROVISION 02
The report must analyze the food security and diet quality of both SNAP participants and non-participants.
Provides a comprehensive view, comparing those receiving aid to those who don't, to understand broader trends.
PROVISION 03
The report must include an analysis of the impact and effectiveness of legislative and Executive branch changes made to SNAP in the preceding year.
Allows policymakers to evaluate whether recent program adjustments are actually achieving their intended goals.
PROVISION 04
The report must provide policy recommendations to Congress for improving food security and diet quality for all Americans.
Offers actionable suggestions directly from the agency responsible for these programs, guiding future legislative efforts.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 8
Introduced in House
AUG 8
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4939
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 8, 2025
Last actionAug 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 8, 2025
House BillHR 4939Agriculture and Food
SNAP Study Act of 2025
INTRODUCED AUG 8, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 8, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
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