Federal · 119th Congress
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026
Policy areaAgriculture and Food
Summary
This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-65 and have no dependent children under the age of 14. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.
Sponsor
Cosponsors15
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
J. Luis CorreaDU.S. Representative · 46th District · CA
Cleo FieldsDU.S. Representative · 6th District · LA
Jahana HayesDU.S. Representative · 5th District · CT
Summer L. LeeDU.S. Representative · 12th District · PA
James P. McGovernDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · MA
Seth MoultonDU.S. Representative · 6th District · MA
Luz M. RivasDU.S. Representative · 29th District · CA
Lateefah SimonDU.S. Representative · 12th District · CA
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MI
Frederica S. WilsonDU.S. Representative · 24th District · FL
Valerie P. FousheeDU.S. Representative · 4th District · NC12 of 15
Other titles2
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Official Title as Introduced
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Mar 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Feb 12, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Feb 12, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House