This legislation, known as the SNAP BACK Act of 2025 , mandates that the Secretary of Agriculture provide reimbursement to state agencies. This reimbursement covers costs incurred by states for continuing to operate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during periods when federal appropriations for the program have lapsed. To be eligible for reimbursement, states must demonstrate that they carried out the SNAP program in accordance with all applicable federal laws and regulations throughout the lapse in appropriations. The bill ensures that states are not financially penalized for maintaining essential nutrition assistance services for their residents during federal government shutdowns.