Americans on food stamps could soon be allowed to purchase hot rotisserie chickens from grocery stores as lawmakers weigh changing federal regulations.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved the change in a 384-35 vote as part of its version of the farm bill, and a bipartisan group of senators introduced a standalone version. However, the rule change faces hurdles. The initial Senate draft left the provision out during broader debates over overall funding, meaning the final outcome depends on upcoming negotiations.
