United StatesHouse Bill 5223HR 5223

RESTORE Act of 2025

Agriculture and Food

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Last progress September 9, 2025 (2 months ago)

Introduced on September 9, 2025 by Stephen Cohen

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September 9, 2025 (2 months ago)

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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This bill ends the food stamp ban for people with past drug convictions. It says states cannot deny or limit SNAP (food stamp) benefits just because someone has a drug-related conviction. It also lets people who are still incarcerated but scheduled to be released within 30 days be counted as part of a SNAP household, which can help them get food help set up before they return home.

Key points:

Who is affected: People with drug-related convictions and people about to leave prison or jail within 30 days.
What changes: States can no longer use drug convictions to block or restrict SNAP eligibility; SNAP “household” now can include someone set to be released soon.
Impact: More people reentering the community can get food assistance, reducing hunger and easing reentry.

RESTORE Act of 2025

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