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Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1628| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (8)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by repealing a particular work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it targets the provision that currently disqualifies able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) from receiving SNAP benefits if they do not meet certain work requirements. This legislative action is intended to remove a significant barrier to food assistance for vulnerable populations. The bill's findings highlight widespread food insecurity, noting that millions, including children, suffer from hunger, with disproportionate impacts on racial and ethnic minority households. It emphasizes SNAP's crucial role as a defense against hunger, its effectiveness in promoting food security, and its positive economic stimulus. The legislation argues that work requirements do not reduce poverty, increase administrative burdens, and disproportionately affect certain groups, such as Black individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The act and its amendments are set to take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2435
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023
May 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7522
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2435
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7522
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1628| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2025
The "Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025" proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by repealing a particular work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it targets the provision that currently disqualifies able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) from receiving SNAP benefits if they do not meet certain work requirements. This legislative action is intended to remove a significant barrier to food assistance for vulnerable populations. The bill's findings highlight widespread food insecurity, noting that millions, including children, suffer from hunger, with disproportionate impacts on racial and ethnic minority households. It emphasizes SNAP's crucial role as a defense against hunger, its effectiveness in promoting food security, and its positive economic stimulus. The legislation argues that work requirements do not reduce poverty, increase administrative burdens, and disproportionately affect certain groups, such as Black individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The act and its amendments are set to take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2435
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023
May 6, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7522
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2435
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7522
    Introduced in House
Peter Welch

Peter Welch

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (8)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted