supporting the secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in establishing a working group of nutrition experts to determine national standards for foods and beverages purchased with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Summary

The Senate adopted a concurrent resolution supporting the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to create a working group of nutrition experts that would set national guidelines for foods and drinks bought with SNAP benefits. It asks Congress to act on the group’s recommendations and sends the resolution to USDA and the state’s congressional delegation. The measure reflects concerns about nutrition quality and public‑health outcomes for SNAP participants.

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