Bills · HRES 856
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 856Agriculture and Food
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
INTRO NOV 4· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it addresses the vital issue of food security for millions of Americans. SNAP is a critical lifeline for families struggling to afford groceries, and any disruption in its funding could lead to widespread hunger and increased hardship. By expressing its "sense," the House is signaling its strong concern over potential funding issues and guiding the executive branch on how it believes existing resources should be used to prevent a crisis.
If the administration follows this recommendation, it could ensure that SNAP benefits continue without interruption, providing stability for vulnerable populations. If the administration does not follow this recommendation, it could mean that SNAP benefits are delayed or reduced, potentially leaving many families without the means to buy food, especially if there is a lapse in regular appropriations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
States that the House of Representatives believes the USDA should use its contingency funds to finance SNAP.
This highlights the House's view that dedicated emergency funds should be utilized to prevent disruptions in food assistance.
PROVISION 02
States the House believes the USDA should use its interchange authority to finance SNAP.
This recommends using the Secretary of Agriculture's legal power to move money between nutrition programs to ensure SNAP continues.
PROVISION 03
Affirms that the administration has the legal authority and funds to finance SNAP through November 2025.
This explicitly states the House's position that the necessary tools are available to prevent a SNAP funding gap during this period.
PROVISION 04
Emphasizes the importance of funding SNAP for the health and wellness of families experiencing hunger.
This underscores the humanitarian aspect and the impact of the program on vulnerable groups like children, seniors, and veterans.
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
DEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
NOV 4
Submitted in House
NOV 4
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 856
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 4, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025
House Res.HRES 856Agriculture and Food
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
INTRODUCED NOV 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
51
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