Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026

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Introduced 2026-02-12Topic: social services · agriculture food · labor

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026 This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-65 and have no dependent children under the age of 14. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.

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Action history

Date	Chamber	Action	Status effect
2026-03-20	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.	refer
2026-02-12	House	Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.	refer
2026-02-12		Introduced in House	introduce
2026-02-12		Introduced in House	introduce

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