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Congress·In Committee·11 months ago

Congress bill would protect SNAP food benefits for workers and families while they are on strike

Also known as: Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

Legislative Progress

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Impacts

Positive Impacts(4)
Union Member
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Snap Food Stamps
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Housing Assistance
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Child Tax Credit
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Key Points

  • Would stop people from losing food benefits just because they are on strike.
  • Helps keep groceries affordable for a striker’s whole household, not just the worker.
  • Changes the law so being on strike does not automatically make someone ineligible for SNAP.
  • Could reduce pressure on families to end a strike early just to avoid running out of food.
  • Applies to SNAP rules nationwide, since it changes the federal law behind the program.
Consumer ProtectionLabor EmploymentHealthcare

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Apr 18, 2025House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Mar 26, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Mar 26, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

After the bill is enacted

USDA updates SNAP rules so strike status does not make a household ineligible

If you apply for SNAP or renew while on strike, your case should not be denied just because you are striking; your income and other rules would still be checked.

Starting once state systems apply the new rule

Striking households who were previously cut off can stay on SNAP during the strike period

This can keep grocery benefits steady while paychecks are paused, reducing the chance of relying on food pantries or skipping meals.

Related News

8 articles
Associated Press·3 months ago

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data

Broader SNAP dispute (data-sharing/admin funds). Does not focus on Food Secure Strikers Act, but reflects the wider SNAP policy environment.

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Reuters·4 months ago

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

Shutdown-related SNAP benefit funding issue. Not about the Food Secure Strikers Act, but relevant background on SNAP eligibility/funding pressures.

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The Washington Post·4 months ago

Supreme Court extends pause on order requiring full SNAP payments

Court fight over SNAP payments during a shutdown. Not focused on the Food Secure Strikers Act, but part of the broader SNAP landscape.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 2357
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(76)
D: 76

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