This bill proposes an amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically targeting the definition of eligible food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Its primary goal is to clarify and expand the types of food that can be purchased using these benefits, ensuring greater flexibility for beneficiaries. The most significant change introduced by the bill is the explicit inclusion of hot rotisserie chicken within the list of authorized food items. This modification aims to allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their benefits for this readily available and often affordable prepared food option. The bill also includes minor technical corrections to the existing statutory language.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
USA119th CongressHR-8403| House
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically targeting the definition of eligible food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Its primary goal is to clarify and expand the types of food that can be purchased using these benefits, ensuring greater flexibility for beneficiaries. The most significant change introduced by the bill is the explicit inclusion of hot rotisserie chicken within the list of authorized food items. This modification aims to allow SNAP beneficiaries to use their benefits for this readily available and often affordable prepared food option. The bill also includes minor technical corrections to the existing statutory language.