119th Congress
H.R. 7522
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Alma S. Adams(D-NC)
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
- Committees
- House Committee on Agriculture
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (15)
Original cosponsors (11)
- Cleo Fields (D-LA)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
- Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- James P. McGovern (D-MA)
- J. Luis Correa (D-CA)
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
- Luz M. Rivas (D-CA)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- Summer L. Lee (D-PA)
Added later (4)
- Mike Levin (D-CA) · Mar 12, 2026
- Valerie P. Foushee (D-NC) · Mar 12, 2026
- William R. Keating (D-MA) · Apr 27, 2026
- April McClain Delaney (D-MD) · May 29, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 20, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. - Feb 12, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. - Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House