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House Set to Vote on Government Reopening and SNAP Restoration

11/13/2025

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The House is poised to vote to reopen the federal government, potentially restoring full SNAP benefits.
Delays stem from actions after U.S. President Donald Trump halted benefits in November, causing confusion among states and food banks, with some offering partial benefits and others planning full payments.
A Senate-passed funding bill would recriminalize many hemp-derived products legalized in 2018.
House Democrats are pushing to extend ObamaCare subsidies through a discharge petition.

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The House is poised to vote to reopen the federal government, potentially restoring full SNAP benefits.
Delays stem from actions after U.S. President Donald Trump halted benefits in November, causing confusion among states and food banks, with some offering partial benefits and others planning full payments.
A Senate-passed funding bill would recriminalize many hemp-derived products legalized in 2018.
House Democrats are pushing to extend ObamaCare subsidies through a discharge petition.