Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Ensuring Health in SNAP Act of 2024.
Section 2. Amendment
Section 7 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2016) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(1) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, a State agency may, at its discretion, ban the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for the purchase of soft drinks, candy, ice cream, prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, cookies, and similar products, as designated by the Secretary.
(2) Designation by the Secretary
The Secretary shall issue and update as necessary a list of specific items that fall under the categories described in paragraph (1).
(3) No approval required
The implementation of any restrictions under paragraph (1) shall be at the sole discretion of the State agency and shall not require approval from the Secretary.
(4) No reporting required
State agencies that exercise the option established by this subsection shall not be required to submit reports regarding the implementation or results of such restrictions outside the normal reporting requirements of the program.