This legislation amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to introduce comprehensive standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that offer online purchasing or delivery services. The Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, in collaboration with other federal agencies and stakeholders, is directed to establish these crucial standards within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The new standards will address two primary areas: ensuring the safe and secure online use of platforms by SNAP participants, including provisions for digital privacy and cybersecurity, and establishing delivery standards . These delivery standards aim to promote fair and safe working conditions for delivery employees, specifically requiring prevailing wages, and to maintain food safety and security during transit. Furthermore, the bill mandates that SNAP-authorized stores submit reports demonstrating compliance with these standards, with non-compliant retailers facing the loss of their authorization until they meet the established requirements.
This legislation amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to introduce comprehensive standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that offer online purchasing or delivery services. The Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, in collaboration with other federal agencies and stakeholders, is directed to establish these crucial standards within 18 months of the bill's enactment. The new standards will address two primary areas: ensuring the safe and secure online use of platforms by SNAP participants, including provisions for digital privacy and cybersecurity, and establishing delivery standards . These delivery standards aim to promote fair and safe working conditions for delivery employees, specifically requiring prevailing wages, and to maintain food safety and security during transit. Furthermore, the bill mandates that SNAP-authorized stores submit reports demonstrating compliance with these standards, with non-compliant retailers facing the loss of their authorization until they meet the established requirements.