Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP

New USDA chief eyes food stamp ban on junk food
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wants to restrict SNAP benefits from being used for sugary drinks and junk food.
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Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it’s not easy to do
The program is run by the USDA, not HHS, and is administered through individual states. It is authorized by the federal Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, which says SNAP benefits can be used for “any food or food product intended for human consumption,” except alcohol, tobacco and hot foods, including those prepared for immediate consumption.
GOP bill would ban SNAP recipients from buying junk food
A U.S. House bill introduced earlier this month would bar those on food stamps from using them to buy soft drinks, candy and more.
Junk food in talks to be banned from SNAP
For many years, many lawmakers have tried and failed to ban sugary foods being purchased with SNAP benefits. However, the move had new backing from the Trump Administration. FOX News' Sean Langille reports on what this means.
Propose banning the purchase of junk food with SNAP coupons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is considering a significant shift in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to promote healthier eating habits.
USDA proposes ban on buying junk food with SNAP benefits
Over 40M Americans receive SNAP benefits. Last year, 41.7 million Americans received SNAP benefits, according to the USDA, which cost taxpayers nearly $94 billion. Each recipient
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