Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2357

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

Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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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

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Positive Impacts(4)

Union Member

Helps

Snap Food Stamps

Helps

Housing Assistance

Helps

Child Tax Credit

Helps

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.