Numerous Republican states have proposed legislation seeking to ban the purchase of unhealthy food and drinks.

Texas state Senator Mayes Middleton said his bill was about "making sure taxpayer funded food stamps are used to buy ...

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Multiple Republican lawmakers are pushing proposals to ban the purchase of unhealthy foods through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is meant to help low-income families.

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S Senator Rand Paul this week introduced the Nutritious SNAP Act of 2025 to restore personal ...

Nutritionists agree reducing the amount of sugar people consume would be good for the Nation's health. But the plan to block ...

A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the ...

Iowa House Republicans advanced a proposal Wednesday that would restrict SNAP users to only using benefits for "healthy foods ...

A bill limiting what you can purchase with food stamps is advancing. What does that mean for the program's future? Here's ...

A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.

Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy ...