Senators Introduce Bill Allowing SNAP Purchases of Hot Rotisserie Chicken
So far three rated center outlets have covered this. No left- or right-leaning outlet has picked it up yet.
Lead article · WTAE · CENTERBipartisan bill to cover rotisserie chicken with SNAP benefitsHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Fetterman and Justice were named together by 2 of 4 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Fetterman joined the bipartisan bill and argued that SNAP should cover an affordable, convenient meal for families.
Justice sponsored the bill and said it would give families another convenient, protein-rich food option.
What Congress actually did
FACTS FROM THE SENATE RECORD AND CONGRESS.GOV, NOT FROM COVERAGE
Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
SNAP benefits can be used only for foods the program treats as eligible. The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act would make hot rotisserie chicken eligible for purchase with those benefits.
- IntroducedTHIS STORYAPR 21 · SENATE
- Passed Senate
- House passage
- Signed into law
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. center: 3 articles, first wed 7:30 pm. unrated: 1 article, first wed 5:20 pm.
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