Bills · HR 5860
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5860Agriculture and Food
SNAP BACK Act.
INTRO OCT 28· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a critical issue that arises during government shutdowns or federal funding impasses: the potential interruption of essential services for vulnerable populations. If this bill becomes law, people relying on SNAP and WIC would have a guaranteed safety net, knowing their food assistance won't be suddenly cut off, preventing widespread hunger and nutritional deficiencies during budget stalemates.
Without this bill, these programs remain susceptible to funding delays, which can cause significant hardship for families struggling to afford food, force states to make difficult choices about using their own funds, and create widespread uncertainty about access to basic necessities. It aims to ensure food security is not a casualty of political budget disagreements, allowing individuals and families to maintain access to critical nutritional support.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Automatically provides "such sums as are necessary" for SNAP and WIC if the Department of Agriculture doesn't have a full budget or temporary spending bill in place, starting in FY2026.
This ensures continuous funding for these critical programs even during government shutdowns.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release all appropriated SNAP and WIC funds and prohibits any federal official from delaying or withholding these funds.
This prevents executive branch actions from interrupting benefit distribution.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that states continue to accept applications, process enrollments, and provide benefits for eligible individuals without imposing freezes or waiting lists.
This protects beneficiaries' access to vital assistance regardless of funding uncertainties.
PROVISION 04
Ensures the uninterrupted operation of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card systems and requires states to immediately load benefits onto cards.
This guarantees that people can access and use their benefits without technical or administrative delays.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes reimbursement for states or federally recognized American Indian Tribes that use their own funds to cover federal funding gaps for these programs.
This protects state and tribal budgets from being burdened by federal funding delays.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
OCT 28
Introduced in House
OCT 28
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
OCT 28
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5860
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025
House BillHR 5860Agriculture and Food
SNAP BACK Act.
INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
2
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