McSCUSE ME Act of 2025

The "McSCUSE ME Act of 2025" proposes significant reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's (SNAP) Restaurant Meals Program. It restricts program participation to retail food stores with prepared food sections, hot bars, or deli counters, explicitly excluding establishments primarily engaged in selling quick-service or fast-food items . Eligible meals must originate from these designated sections, be for immediate consumption, and meet new nutritional standards by including at least one fruit or vegetable and one protein. The bill also mandates updates to EBT systems to enforce these restrictions and introduces a spousal exclusion , making spouses of eligible SNAP individuals ineligible for the program. Finally, the legislation expands the Secretary's reporting requirements, demanding detailed public reports on program participation, benefit redemption, costs, and overall effectiveness to enhance transparency.