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Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-5132| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026 , proposes a significant change to federal food assistance policy. It aims to allow households to simultaneously participate in both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) . Currently, participation in one program often precludes eligibility for the other, creating limitations for tribal communities. The bill specifically amends Section 4(b)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strike the existing restriction. This modification would enable greater flexibility and access to vital nutritional support for eligible individuals and families residing on Indian reservations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2563
Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2563
    Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Native Americans

Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-5132| Senate 
| Updated: 7/23/2026
This legislation, titled the Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026 , proposes a significant change to federal food assistance policy. It aims to allow households to simultaneously participate in both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) . Currently, participation in one program often precludes eligibility for the other, creating limitations for tribal communities. The bill specifically amends Section 4(b)(2) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to strike the existing restriction. This modification would enable greater flexibility and access to vital nutritional support for eligible individuals and families residing on Indian reservations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2563
Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023
Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2563
    Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2023


  • July 23, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 23, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Patty Murray

Patty Murray

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Native Americans

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