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FL S1016
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AI Summary
- Requests Congress to prohibit use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase soft drinks (flavored carbonated beverages sweetened with natural or artificial sweeteners)
- Notes that SNAP currently allows benefits for any food product intended for human consumption, but prohibits alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and hot prepared foods
- Identifies soft drinks as nutrient-poor and calorie-rich products linked to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes
- References prior requests from state and local governments for USDA waivers to restrict soft drink purchases, all of which have been denied
- Requires copies of the memorial to be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all Florida congressional delegates
Legislative Description
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Last Action
Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
3/10/2018
Committee Referrals
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs12/13/2017
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