HR 8503
Save SNAP Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:08 AM
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Bill overview
The Save SNAP Act of 2026 aims to ensure that the federal government fully covers the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) when states are unable to meet their own financial obligations. Specifically, the bill changes how the Secretary of Agriculture determines SNAP funding, guaranteeing federal support if a state cannot contribute its required share. This change is designed to prevent benefit cost shifts and maintain consistent SNAP benefits for recipients. The Act will go into effect on October 1, 2026.
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