# 119-s-3240: McSCUSE ME Act of 2025

119-s-3240, McSCUSE ME Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3240
- Congress: 119
- Title: McSCUSE ME Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Limits where and how SNAP EBT can buy prepared meals at stores.** This bill would narrow the Restaurant Meals Program so only certain private retail food stores with prepared-food sections could accept SNAP benefits for ready-to-eat meals. It sets meal composition rules, bars spouses of recipients from participating, and requires public reporting. - Families and recipients: Households could redeem SNAP benefits for ready-to-eat meals only from a store’s prepared food section, hot bar, or deli counter. Eligible meals must be for immediate consumption and include at least one fruit or vegetable and one protein, and a spouse of an eligible individual would be barred from participating under this program. - Retail food stores: Only private retail food stores that operate a prepared-food section and are not primarily quick-service or fast-food outlets could participate. Participating establishments must meet applicable State and local grocery food safety and health standards. - State agencies and administration: The bill would create a single-authorization rule so authorized SNAP retailers need no separate approval to join this program. It would require EBT and retailer coding updates to restrict eligible redemptions and mandate a public Senate report listing participating establishments, amounts redeemed, number of participants, program costs, and effectiveness.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New limits on SNAP restaurant meals: mixed, low. This bill would narrow which stores could take SNAP for prepared meals. Only retail food stores with a deli, hot bar, or prepared-food section could participate. Stores mainly selling fast food would not qualify, as decided by the Secretary. You could use SNAP only for ready-to-eat meals that inclu…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act
- 119-s-2355: Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
- 119-s-1922: FIREARM Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3240 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3240)

## Related
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-4378: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4378)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3971: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3971)
- [119-s-2355: Patients Deserve Price Tags Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2355)
- [119-s-1922: FIREARM Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1922)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3240 (as of 2026-04-21).