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Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

USA119th CongressS-4367| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
James C. Justice

James C. Justice

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically targeting the definition of "food" eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The core provision of this bill is to explicitly include hot rotisserie chicken within the statutory definition of food under Section 3(k)(1). This modification aims to expand the range of convenient, prepared food items available to SNAP participants. By enacting this change, the bill would allow individuals receiving SNAP benefits to use them for purchasing hot rotisserie chicken, potentially offering a more accessible meal option.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8403: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

USA119th CongressS-4367| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, specifically targeting the definition of "food" eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The core provision of this bill is to explicitly include hot rotisserie chicken within the statutory definition of food under Section 3(k)(1). This modification aims to expand the range of convenient, prepared food items available to SNAP participants. By enacting this change, the bill would allow individuals receiving SNAP benefits to use them for purchasing hot rotisserie chicken, potentially offering a more accessible meal option.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
James C. Justice

James C. Justice

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (8)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8403: To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted