DelawareGovernor would have been urged to seek SNAP candy and soda limits
The defeated resolution would have urged Governor Meyer to seek federal permission to stop Delaware residents from using SNAP food benefits to buy candy and soda.
What it does
The failed resolution would have urged Governor Meyer to seek federal permission to bar candy and soda purchases with SNAP food benefits in Delaware. It would not have changed purchases by itself.
It also would have encouraged Delaware health officials to work with public health and community groups to teach SNAP users about nutrition, especially before any purchase rules changed.
Argument forIf federal officials approved the request, the limit might lead some families to choose other foods without cutting their benefit amounts.
Argument againstIf federal officials approved the request, SNAP users could have fewer choices because their benefits could no longer pay for candy or soda.
More detail
The resolution would have urged Governor Meyer to request federal permission to restrict SNAP purchases. The requested limit would cover candy and soda bought with SNAP food benefits in Delaware. The resolution itself would not restrict purchases. The proposed limit would depend on a request and federal approval.
The resolution would have encouraged Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services to work with public health and community groups on nutrition education. The education and outreach would serve people who receive SNAP benefits in Delaware. The outreach would be especially aimed at preparing people for any changes in purchase rules.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 17Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENTLatest
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: fail.Upper
- Jun 17Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jun 17Defeated By Senate. Votes: 5 YES 14 NO 1 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENTLatest
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