(NewsNation) — U.S. Department of Agriculture Chief Tom Vilsack has proposed that the “Make America Healthy Again” commission consider banning junk food and sugary drink purchases using food stamps.

Rep. Josh Breechan, an Oklahoma Republican, sponsored the Healthy SNAP Act. “If someone wants to buy junk food on their own dime, that’s up to them,” he said. “But what we’re saying is ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A push to ban sugary drinks, candy and more from the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for ...

Supermarkets could also be stopped from putting unhealthy snacks near tills or on website homepages.

If you’re willing to embrace change, there’s a better solution for your collection of takeout menus and Allen wrenches.