Bill Summary
The **FIZZ-NO Act of 2025** aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the purchase of soda. The legislation defines "soda" as any carbonated beverage containing more than one gram of added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or flavoring per serving. This amendment seeks to promote healthier dietary choices among SNAP recipients by restricting access to sugary drinks through government assistance. The provisions of the act would take effect 180 days following its enactment.
Possible Impacts
The proposed "Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act of 2025," which aims to prohibit the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing soda, could affect people in several ways:
1. **Nutritional Choices**: The legislation could lead to improved nutritional choices among SNAP recipients. By eliminating the ability to purchase sugary sodas with benefits, individuals and families may be encouraged to choose healthier beverages, such as water or 100% fruit juices. This could contribute to better overall health outcomes and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases, such as obesity and diabetes.
2. **Economic Impact on Low-Income Families**: For low-income families who rely on SNAP benefits, the inability to purchase soda could be seen as a restriction on their choices. Families who may use soda as an affordable treat or as a way to supplement meals might find themselves needing to adjust their budgets or dietary habits, potentially leading to dissatisfaction or frustration. This change could impact their overall quality of life and perceived autonomy over their food choices.
3. **Market Effects on Soda Industry**: If the FIZZ-NO Act leads to a significant decline in soda purchases among SNAP recipients, it could affect the soda industry economically. Companies that produce and sell sugary beverages may experience a drop in sales, prompting them to re-evaluate their marketing strategies, product offerings, or pricing. This could also lead to wider shifts in consumption patterns, encouraging beverage companies to focus more on healthier alternatives or reformulate their products to be compliant with health guidelines.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 813 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 813
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the use of
supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to purchase soda.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 28, 2025
Mr. Self introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Agriculture
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A BILL
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the use of
supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to purchase soda.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition
Options (FIZZ-NO) Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. AMENDMENTS.
Section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (k) by inserting ``soda,'' after
``alcoholic beverages,'', and
(2) by inserting after subsection (r) the following:
``(r-1) `Soda' means a carbonated beverage that contains more than
1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per
serving.''.
SEC. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Act shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
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