RESTORE Act of 2025

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.