New bill would restrict SNAP benefits in 9 states. Here’s what could be cut

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(NEXSTAR) – A new law introduced in the House this month would add more restrictions to what types of food SNAP recipients can buy with their monthly benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps about 37 million Americans buy food, mostly in the form of groceries. But in nine states, some SNAP beneficiaries who have a hard time preparing fresh food for themselves can also use their EBT cards to buy hot meals from approved restaurants.

A new bill, introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas), would eliminate that option.

The bill would eliminate SNAP’s Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), which states can opt in to. The program is meant to help people who can’t easily cook, or don’t have permanent housing, get access to food.

California, one of the select states........

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