Payment Choice Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2326

119th Congress

Payment Choice Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Cramer

Senator

Republican

ND

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill would expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to focus more on reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition security, and enhancing the diet quality of low-income people in the United States. It would require additional reporting from states and the Department of Agriculture on these goals.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

SponsorKevin Cramer (R-ND)

Introduced7/17/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

ChamberSenate

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Payment Choice Act of 2025

This bill would expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to focus more on reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition security, and enhancing the diet quality of low-income people in the United States. It would require additional reporting

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This bill would expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to focus more on reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition security, and enhancing the diet quality of low-income people in the United States. It would require additional reporting from states and the Department of Agriculture on these goals.

Bill Number: 2326
Sponsor: Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: Payment Choice Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2326
Sponsor: Kevin Cramer (R-ND)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Introduced: 7/17/2025
Summary: This bill would expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to focus more on reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition security, and enhancing the diet quality of low-income people in the United States. It would require additional reporting from states and the Department of Agric

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to focus more on reducing food insecurity, improving nutrition security, and enhancing the diet quality of low-income people in the United States. It would require additional reporting from states and the Department of Agriculture on these goals.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

SNAP Nutrition Security Act of 2023This bill expands the policy of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to include reducing food insecurity, increasing nutrition security, and improving diet quality for low-income people in the United States. It also requires additional related reporting by states and the Department of Agriculture (USDA).The bill defines (1) food security as access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life; (2) nutrition security as consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, affordable foods essential to optimal health and well-being; and (3) diet quality as the extent to which a set of foods aligns with key recommendations of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Under current requirements, a state agency that provides nutrition education and obesity prevention services under SNAP must submit an annual report to USDA. The bill requires the report to include (1) state actions taken to enhance the food and nutrition security of SNAP participants, and (2) recommendations regarding administering SNAP in a manner that would enhance state food and nutrition security in the state.Further, USDA must submit an annual report to Congress on U.S. food security, nutrition security, and diet quality. USDA must use data collected from retail stores participating in SNAP to submit a report to Congress at least every four years on food sales in SNAP. The report must be made publicly available and include an analysis of the specific food items acquired with SNAP benefits by eligible households.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Defines 'food security', 'nutrition security', and 'diet quality' to provide a framework for SNAP's mission
Requires states to report on actions taken to enhance food and nutrition security for SNAP participants
Mandates the USDA to submit annual reports to Congress on national food security, nutrition security, and diet quality
Directs the USDA to analyze SNAP purchase data and report to Congress on the specific food items acquired by eligible households

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would directly impact the millions of low-income Americans who rely on SNAP benefits. It would shift the program's focus to not just providing food, but ensuring that participants have access to healthy, nutritious foods that support their overall wellbeing. This could lead to changes in SNAP eligibility, benefit amounts, and the types of foods eligible for purchase, ultimately improving the diet and health outcomes of SNAP recipients.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2326, 119th Congress (2025). "Payment Choice Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2326

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