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The bill shifts SNAP purchasing toward U.S.-produced foods—potentially boosting demand for American farmers and making eligibility rules clearer—while creating risks of higher costs, reduced variety for SNAP households, and added compliance burdens for small and rural retailers and government administrators.
U.S. farmers, food processors, and domestic food retailers will likely see increased demand and sales because SNAP purchases are prioritized toward American-grown and -made products.
Low-income SNAP households will more often be able to buy domestically produced foods and will get clearer information about which items qualify, making it easier to use benefits for compliant purchases.
Clarifying definitions, issuing regulatory guidance, and requiring USDA oversight/reporting will reduce retailer uncertainty, improve transparency about sourcing, and help retailers comply with SNAP rules.
Low-income SNAP recipients could face higher grocery prices and reduced choice if purchases are limited or prioritized to domestic products, raising food costs for vulnerable households.
Prioritizing American products may reduce variety and availability of lower-cost imported foods, potentially harming dietary variety, nutrition, and access to culturally preferred foods for some households.
SNAP-authorized retailers—especially small or rural stores—face increased procurement, inventory, labeling, reporting, and compliance costs, which could be passed to consumers or cause some retailers to stop participating in SNAP.
Based on analysis of 7 sections of legislative text.
Requires SNAP purchases to be domestically grown/processed (≥51% U.S. ingredients) unless exempt, and directs retailers and USDA to enforce, educate, and review compliance.
Introduced July 10, 2025 by Kat Cammack · Last progress July 10, 2025
Requires foods purchased with SNAP benefits to be domestically grown, processed, or manufactured (an "American food product" with at least 51% U.S. ingredients) unless the item is not available in sufficient quantity or quality in the U.S. or the Secretary of Agriculture grants an exemption for undue burden. It directs SNAP retailers to prioritize stocking American food products, report compliance when asked, and face warnings, corrective actions, or suspension for violations, while USDA must issue rules, run a public education campaign, keep an exemption list, and perform an annual economic review. The law takes effect one year after enactment to allow time for implementation and outreach.