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Amendments · HAMDT 206
FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS· HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 206
Amendment sought to add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.
· LAST ACTION APR 30
- Amendment, not the bill
- Effect depends on parent bill
DISPOSITION
FAILED
APR 30
“On agreeing to the Self amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 238 (Roll no. 151). (consideration: CR H3308-3309)”
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SUMMARY
WHAT THIS CHANGES
This amendment would prevent people from using federal food assistance benefits to buy soda. It defines soda as any carbonated drink that contains more than one gram of added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or flavorings per serving.
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KEY POINTS
2POINT 01
Restricts food benefit usage
It limits the choices available to recipients of federal food assistance by banning a specific category of beverage.
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Specific nutritional criteria
By defining soda based on sugar and sweetener content (more than 1 gram), the rule would apply to both regular and diet soft drinks.
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SPONSORSHIP
1 + 0
R· Texas
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ACTION TIMELINE
6 EVENTSAPR 30
APR 30
On agreeing to the Self amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 186 - 238 (Roll no. 151). (consideration: CR H3308-3309)
APR 30
Amendment (A028) offered by Mr. Self. (consideration: CR H3289-3290; text: CR H3289)
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AMENDMENT INFO
TypeHouse Amendment
NumberHAMDT 206
Congress119th
ChamberHouse
StatusFAILED
SubmittedApr 30, 2026
Last actionApr 30, 2026
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FAILED· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE
House AmendmentHAMDT 206
Amendment sought to add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.
An amendment numbered 47 printed in Part B of House Report 119-628 to add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.
· SUBMITTED APR 30, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 30, 2026
DISPOSITION
FAILED
COSPONSORS
0
DAYS SINCE ACTION
147
