Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to reduce food insecurity among older adults and people with disabilities by modifying and expanding federal nutrition assistance programs. It streamlines the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by extending certification periods to 36 months for these groups, creating simplified application processes, and establishing a standard medical expense deduction. The bill also expands eligibility for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to include adults with disabilities, while increasing funding and benefits for these programs. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program for SNAP enrollment outreach, creates a new program to reimburse retail food stores for grocery delivery to eligible participants, and provides funding for farmers' market infrastructure and local produce procurement.
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Introduction
Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 14, 2026
Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Apr 14, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Daniel S. Goldman
DDemocratic
Co
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Dwight Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
Co
Jennifer L. McClellan
DDemocratic
Co
Jonathan L. Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Joseph D. Morelle
DDemocratic
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