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FL H0581
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Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Massullo
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AI Summary
- Florida House Memorial urging the U.S. Congress to prohibit SNAP recipients from using benefits to purchase flavored carbonated beverages sweetened with natural or artificial sweeteners ("soft drinks") and noncarbonated beverages with equivalent nutritional value
- Current SNAP rules allow benefits to be used for any food or food product for human consumption, including soft drinks, while excluding alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and hot prepared foods
- Cites health concerns that soft drinks are nutrient-poor but calorie-rich, contributing to obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes
- Notes that state and local governments have previously requested USDA waivers to restrict soft drink purchases under SNAP, but the USDA has denied every such request
- Directs the Florida Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the U.S. President, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Prohibit Use of SNAP Benefits to Purchase Soft Drinks and Noncarbonated Beverages with Equivalent Nutritional Value
Last Action
Died in Rules
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/9/2023
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee2/7/2023
Full Bill Text
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