Funding is Zero for Zero Nutrition Options (FIZZ-NO) Act of 2025
Feb 28, 2025
Feb 28, 2025
Summary
Changes the food stamp program to stop people from using their benefits to buy soda and other sugary carbonated drinks.
What problem does this solve?
Government food assistance benefits are sometimes used to buy unhealthy, sugary drinks like soda, which can lead to poor health. This bill stops people from using these benefits to buy soda, encouraging healthier food choices.
Who does this affect?
- SNAP benefit recipients
- Grocery stores and retailers
- Soda and beverage companies
What does this bill do?
Prohibits using SNAP benefits for soda
Adds 'soda' to the list of items that cannot be bought with food stamp benefits, alongside alcoholic beverages.
Defines what 'soda' means
Specifies that 'soda' is any carbonated drink with more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.
What is the real world impact?
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Restricts personal choice for low-income individuals
Critics might argue this bill unfairly limits what people on food assistance can buy, taking away their freedom to make their own choices about what they eat and drink.
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Promotes healthier eating habits
Encourages people using food stamps to buy more nutritious foods and drinks by making it impossible to purchase sugary sodas with their benefits.
When does this start?
This change would start 180 days after the bill becomes law.