A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SNAP Online Access Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Its primary goal is to authorize the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for online grocery purchases. The legislation directs the Secretary to transition the online purchasing initiative from pilot or demonstration status to permanent nationwide program operations. This transition must begin within 120 days of the effective date. Additionally, the Secretary is tasked with issuing specific regulations and establishing a consultation process with various stakeholders.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides permanent authority for low-income households to use SNAP benefits for online grocery purchases.
- Scored +4
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
Providing permanent online grocery access helps low-income individuals more easily obtain nutritious food.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Online grocery access is particularly beneficial for urban residents with varying levels of access to physical stores.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Permanent Online Grocery Access: The bill directs the transition of the supplemental nutrition assistance program online purchasing initiative from pilot or demonstration status to permanent nationwide program operations (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 1). This provides a permanent way for people to use benefits for online grocery purchases.
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Consumer Protections and Equitable Access: The Secretary is required to issue regulations that include provisions related to consumer protections and equitable access (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2). This ensures that the transition includes safeguards for the people using the program.
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Program Integrity: The regulations issued by the Secretary will include provisions related to program integrity (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2). This is intended to ensure the program is run correctly and reliably.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides permanent authority for low-income households to use SNAP benefits for online grocery purchases. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Online grocery access is particularly beneficial for urban residents with varying levels of access to physical stores.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Providing permanent online grocery access helps low-income individuals more easily obtain nutritious food.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill expands the digital marketplace for authorized retailers to accept SNAP benefits.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — The bill facilitates the use of digital platforms for essential food access.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires a formal report to Congress regarding the consultation process and recommendations.
- 3/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Adam GrayDemocrat · California