Asking Congress · Res 0426-2026
The “Hot Foods Act of 2025,” to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for…
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Resolution calling on Congress to pass, and the President to sign, S.1202/H.R.2512, the “Hot Foods Act of 2025,” to permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase hot foods or hot food products ready for immediate consumption
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New York City Council
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Summary
“Hot Foods Act of 2025" (S.1202/H.R.2512).
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Adopted
Committee
Committee on General Welfare
Cosponsors
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic1
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Full history
- Apr 16, 2026
Introduced
This Resolution was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
This Resolution was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on General Welfare
NYC Council
- Apr 13, 2026
Hearing held
This Resolution was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm
Committee on General Welfare
- Apr 13, 2026
Held over
This Resolution was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm
Committee on General Welfare