McSCUSE ME Act of 2025
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Nov 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the McSCUSE ME Act of 2025, proposes changes to the restaurant meals program within the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It would redefine which establishments are eligible to participate. Specifically, an establishment must operate a prepared food section, hot bar, or deli counter, and not be primarily engaged in selling quick-service or fast-food items. The bill also specifies that benefits from these establishments can only be used for meals intended for immediate consumption that include at least one fruit or vegetable and one protein.
The bill affects individuals eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who use the restaurant meals program. It also impacts spouses of eligible individuals, who would no longer be eligible to participate in this program. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to ensure EBT systems are updated to restrict benefit redemption to eligible households and to make public a report detailing program participation, redemption amounts, and costs.
This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Joni Ernst on November 20, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the Senate or the House of Representatives.
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Timeline
20 Nov 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 3240 do?
- This bill, titled the McSCUSE ME Act of 2025, proposes changes to the restaurant meals program within the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It would redefine which establishments are eligible to participate. Specifically, an establishment must operate a prepared food section, hot bar, or deli counter, and not be primarily engaged in selling quick-service or fast-food items. The bill also specifies that benefits from these establishments can only be used for meals intended for immediate consumption that include at least one fruit or vegetable and one protein. The bill affects individuals eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits who use the restaurant meals program. It also impacts spouses of eligible individuals, who would no longer be eligible to participate in this program. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to ensure EBT systems are updated to restrict benefit redemption to eligible households and to make public a report detailing program participation, redemption amounts, and costs. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Joni Ernst on November 20, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been voted on by the Senate or the House of Representatives.
- Has S. 3240 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3240. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3240?
- S. 3240 was sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3240?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (20 Nov 2025).
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