Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025
To reduce State administrative costs for administration of both the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the summer electronic benefits transfer program for children under the Richard B. Russell School Lunch Act.
The Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025 aims to make it easier for states to manage two important nutrition programs. These programs are the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program for children. By reducing the administrative costs for states, the bill hopes to ensure that these programs run more smoothly and effectively. This would benefit low-income families by making sure they have access to necessary food resources, especially during the summer months when school meals are not available.
The bill would primarily impact state governments and the agencies responsible for administering SNAP and the Summer EBT program. It is expected to help these agencies save time and resources, which could be redirected towards better serving the needs of eligible families. Families who rely on these programs would see the benefits in the form of more consistent and efficient service.
HB6819 was introduced on December 17, 2025, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Education and Workforce. This means it is now under review by these committees, who will assess its potential impacts and decide the next steps in the legislative process.
