SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026

This bill would change the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to limit who can get SNAP (food assistance) benefits. A person in a household that otherwise qualifies could take part only if they were admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident (green card holder). They would also need to have lawfully lived in the United States for 10 years after that admission. The rule would apply notwithstanding any other law. As written, the added text does not separately mention U.S. citizens, though the title refers to citizenship.

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Sponsors

• Tim Burchett Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors