CBO Requests Research on The Budgetary Implications of Adding Nutritional Standards to SNAP

CBO Requests Research on The Budgetary Implications of Adding Nutritional Standards to SNAP

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) posted a call for research on the budgetary impacts of nutrition standards in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, while there are some restrictions on SNAP purchases (e.g. no hot food), there are no nutritional requirements. CBO notes that lawmakers have expressed interest in adding nutritional standards to SNAP that limit allowable purchases. CBO will use… (McClurg, May 2, 2025) #Nutrition