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Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7522| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (13)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to repeal specific work requirements that currently disqualify able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It achieves this by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically striking subsection (o) and related references that mandate these work criteria for eligibility. The legislation also eliminates provisions for additional federal allocations to states that ensure work opportunities, as these are directly tied to the repealed requirements. The bill's findings highlight that work requirements do not reduce poverty, disproportionately affect vulnerable groups like Black Americans and the homeless, and increase administrative bureaucracy. By removing these barriers, the act aims to improve access to critical food assistance, recognizing that health impediments are a primary cause for many recipients' inability to meet work requirements.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2809
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1753
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1510
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023
May 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1628
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2809
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1753
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1510
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1628
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7522| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill proposes to repeal specific work requirements that currently disqualify able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. It achieves this by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically striking subsection (o) and related references that mandate these work criteria for eligibility. The legislation also eliminates provisions for additional federal allocations to states that ensure work opportunities, as these are directly tied to the repealed requirements. The bill's findings highlight that work requirements do not reduce poverty, disproportionately affect vulnerable groups like Black Americans and the homeless, and increase administrative bureaucracy. By removing these barriers, the act aims to improve access to critical food assistance, recognizing that health impediments are a primary cause for many recipients' inability to meet work requirements.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2809
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1753
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1510
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023
May 6, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1628
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2809
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1753
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1510
    Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2023


  • May 6, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1628
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (13)
Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted