Federal government increases funding for state nutrition program administration
H.R. 6819 — Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025 · Filed by David Scott (D-GA) · 12 cosponsors · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill increases federal reimbursement to states for the administrative costs of running two food assistance programs: the summer electronic benefits transfer (EBT) program for children and the broader supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP). Instead of the current reimbursement rate, the federal government will now pay states 90 percent of their monthly administrative costs for operating these programs, reducing the state budget burden for feeding low-income children and families.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is a federal reimbursement increase for state administrative costs in two food assistance programs. It is a straightforward appropriations/funding adjustment with no deregulation, immunity, or narrow carve-out.
What the text implies
- The 90% reimbursement rate may incentivize states to expand program eligibility or improve outreach, since administrative costs are now largely federally covered.
- States with higher administrative costs per beneficiary will see proportionally larger federal payments, potentially creating variation in program quality across states.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who stands to gain
state governments (reduced administrative burden); low-income families and children (improved program access and service delivery)