Nutrition First Act of 2026

This bill would change the federal food stamp law (SNAP) so that benefits can only be used to buy "eligible food," defined as food or drinks that meet nutrition standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture. It would exclude soda and other sweetened nonalcoholic drinks, with exceptions for drinks containing milk or a milk substitute, drinks with more than 50 percent fruit or vegetable juice, and products that need preparation. It would also exclude candy, prepared desserts and snack foods with a high level of added sugar, sodium, or saturated fat, and sweetened energy drinks. The changes would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Anna Paulina Luna Republican sponsor
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