Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Overview: HRES 856, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Status: Submitted in House
Introduced: November 04, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This resolution expresses the sense of the House that the USDA should utilize its available funds and authorities to ensure continued financing for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families.

Key Provisions:
- Calls on the USDA to use its contingency funds and interchange authority to maintain SNAP operations
- Emphasizes the importance of SNAP in providing food security and supporting vulnerable populations
- Urges the USDA to take necessary actions to prevent any disruption to SNAP benefits

Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would directly impact the USDA and its administration of the SNAP program. It would also affect the millions of low-income Americans who rely on SNAP benefits to meet their nutritional needs.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a House resolution, this measure expresses the sense of that chamber but does not have the force of law. If passed, it would serve as a recommendation to the USDA to utilize its existing authorities to sustain SNAP funding.