GOP lawmaker introduces bill to exclude junk food from SNAP

By Reese Gorman

Published June 13, 2023 3:06pm ET

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GOP lawmaker introduces bill to exclude junk food from SNAP — Freshman Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) introduced “The Healthy SNAP ACT” on Tuesday, which would exclude sweets and other dessert items from being bought using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The bill would exclude soft drinks, candy, ice cream, and prepared desserts from being purchased through SNAP in both an effort to save taxpayers money and […]

Freshman Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) introduced “The Healthy SNAP ACT” on Tuesday, which would exclude sweets and other dessert items from being bought using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

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