The United States Senate resolved on July 1, 2025, to pass House of Representatives bill H.R. 1. The bill, titled An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14, includes several amendments to existing laws.
The bill introduced significant changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Proposed modifications include a re-evaluation of the thrifty food plan, with adjustments to the cost of the plan scheduled for October 1, 2025, and every October 1 thereafter. Additionally, the bill outlines modifications to SNAP work requirements for able-bodied adults and establishes restrictions on internet expenses regarding shelter expense deductions. The bill also addresses alien eligibility for SNAP and establishes a national education and obesity prevention grant program.
In the agricultural sector, the bill amends the Agricultural Act of 2014. It updates reference prices for various commodities, including wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, rice, soybeans, peanuts, and lentils, effective beginning with the 2025 crop year. The bill also extends several provisions related to price loss coverage and agriculture risk coverage through 2031. Furthermore, the legislation includes provisions for the allocation of additional base acres to eligible farms starting in the 2026 crop year.
The legislation also addresses Department of Defense resources, including enhancements for shipbuilding, integrated air and missile defense, and munitions supply chain resiliency. Other areas of focus include funding caps for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, various rescissions of funding for environmental and energy programs, and modifications to Medicare and Medicaid eligibility and implementation rules.
