The new House GOP bill could prevent SNAP recipients from purchasing junk food.

New limits on food stamps are being considered by House Republicans, inspired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to "Healthier America."

Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Okla., is pushing for "The Healthy SNAP Act" to restrict the purchase of junk food under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as he previously stated to Planet Chronicle Digital.

According to Brecheen, President Trump has been tasked by a majority of Americans to restore the health of the country, and members of his administration, such as RFK Jr. and Senator Marco Rubio, have publicly supported the idea of banning junk food purchases with SNAP.

"It's the individual's decision to purchase junk food with their own money, but it's not right to expect the taxpayer to cover both the cost of the food and the resulting health consequences."

According to legislative text obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Brecheen's bill would prohibit the use of food stamps to purchase "soft drinks, candy, ice cream, prepared desserts such as cakes, pies, cookies, or similar products."

Seven Republicans have backed the legislation as co-sponsors.

Rubio supported efforts to reform SNAP last year, as the Oklahoma Republican mentioned.

He introduced a bipartisan bill with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., to enhance the federal government's ability to gather information on SNAP purchases and improve nutrition security and diet quality.

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed last year, Rubio advocated for a reduction in SNAP funds being used for unhealthy food.

Brecheen stated that his bill would not only bring about noticeable health benefits but also lead to substantial cost savings for taxpayers in programs such as Medicaid, which currently has 79 million enrolled Americans.

The Senate JEC 2023 report states that federally funded healthcare for obesity and obesity-related diseases amounts to $400 billion per year. This cannot continue as a nation, he said.

Conservatives' shift from opposing Michelle Obama's school meal initiative to embracing a focus on nutrition and health is noteworthy.

Kennedy, who initially identified as a Democrat but ran for president as an Independent, has sparked a significant change in the national conversation on the issue after forming a relationship with President-elect Trump.

Kennedy was appointed by Trump as the Secretary of Health and Human Services, but his past doubts about vaccines could make his confirmation challenging.