SNAP Online Access Act of 2026
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill would allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their benefits for online grocery purchases. Currently, online purchasing is offered through a pilot program, but this legislation would make it a permanent nationwide option. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish regulations and guidelines for this online purchasing program, ensuring program integrity and consumer protection while also seeking input from various stakeholders.
Key provisions
- Authorizes SNAP benefits for online grocery purchases.
- Transitions the existing SNAP online purchasing initiative from a pilot program to permanent operations.
- Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations within two years.
- Mandates consultation with state agencies, retailers, and consumer advocates.
- Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress detailing the consultation process.
Who is affected
- SNAP recipients
- Grocery retailers
- State agencies administering SNAP
- Electronic benefit transfer processors
- Consumer advocates
Notable changes
- Expands SNAP benefits to include online grocery purchases permanently.
- Removes the limitations of the current pilot program.
Fiscal impact
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