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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

USA119th CongressHR-8403| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (26)
Barry Moore (Republican)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4367: Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

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.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Eric A. "Rick" Crawford

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (26)
Barry Moore (Republican)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Andy Harris (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Jeff Hurd (Republican)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Tony Wied (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)Gary J. Palmer (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Derrick Van Orden (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)

Agriculture Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-4367: Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted