Tim Burchett (R-TN)
SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on 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 Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026'', proposes changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It aims to limit who can receive supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits. Specifically, it seeks to restrict eligibility for aliens. Under this proposal, an individual would need to be a lawful permanent resident. Additionally, they must have resided in the United States for at least 10 years following their admission.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill reduces federal spending by restricting the number of individuals eligible for SNAP benefits.
- Scored +1
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill implements stricter residency requirements for immigrants accessing public benefits.
The opposite· 3 of 4
- Scored -7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill creates significant barriers for immigrants seeking food security through the SNAP program.
- Scored -6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill negatively impacts low-income immigrant households by limiting their access to essential food assistance.
- Scored -5
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic immigrant populations who may not meet the 10-year residency requirement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Benefits: The bill limits the eligibility of aliens to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to those who are lawfully admitted permanent residents and have resided in the United States for at least 10 years (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Eligibility: Individuals who are aliens and members of a household may be unable to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program if they have not been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or have not resided in the United States for a 10-year period beginning on their date of admission (Section 2).
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The bill creates significant barriers for immigrants seeking food security through the SNAP program. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill negatively impacts low-income immigrant households by limiting their access to essential food assistance. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic immigrant populations who may not meet the 10-year residency requirement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill implements stricter residency requirements for immigrants accessing public benefits. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill may increase poverty levels among non-citizen populations by restricting access to nutrition assistance.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill reduces federal spending by restricting the number of individuals eligible for SNAP benefits.
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House