Bill · H.R. 8246· House(119-HR-8246)
OHH SNAP Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/9/2026
- Last activity
- 4/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 20 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "OHH SNAP Act of 2026," aims to change how certain students qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. It seeks to allow students, including those with a student aid index of zero or less, to qualify for these benefits. The legislation also modifies the requirements for students attending institutions of higher education. These changes involve amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The act includes specific rules regarding when these amendments take effect.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would students be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically expands nutritional support for students attending higher education institutions.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+7
The bill directly targets students, many of whom are young adults, by expanding their eligibility for food assistance.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill increases access to food assistance for students with a student aid index of zero or less.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Eligibility for Students: Students who have a student aid index equal to or less than $0 would now qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits (Section 3).
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Expanded Eligibility for Independent Students: Individuals determined to be "independent" based on specific criteria in the Higher Education Act of 1965 would be able to qualify (Section 3).
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Clarified Requirements for Higher Education Students: The bill modifies the language regarding attending an institution of higher education or working to ensure coverage for those attending such institutions (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The amendments and the act itself will not take effect until 180 days after the date of enactment, and they do not apply to certification periods that begin before that effective date (Section 4).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For African Americans+4Good For Asian Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For White Americans+4Good For Children+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+6
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- 5/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/13/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
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Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
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Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
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Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
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Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
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