Bill · H.R. 8503· House(119-HR-8503)
Save SNAP Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/27/2026
- Last activity
- 4/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Shomari Figures
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Save SNAP Act of 2026" aims to change how the federal government handles supplemental nutrition assistance program allotment costs. Currently, states are responsible for a specific share of these costs. This bill would make the federal share mandatory if a state is unable to pay its required portion for any reason. This change would require the Secretary to pay the full cost of an allotment for that fiscal year. The act would take effect on October 1, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 25
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill secures the availability of SNAP benefits for low-income households by requiring the federal government to cover costs if a state cannot pay its share.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill helps stabilize food assistance programs which disproportionately serve diverse populations.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+3
The bill helps stabilize food assistance programs which disproportionately serve diverse populations.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill increases federal spending obligations by requiring the Secretary to cover the full cost of allotments if a state cannot pay its share.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Financial Safety Net for States: If a state cannot pay its required share of costs for any reason, the Secretary must pay the full cost of the allotment. This ensures the program continues even if a state faces financial difficulties (Sec. 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Children+2Good For Immigrants+2Good For Men+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Students+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Veterans+2Good For White Americans+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Farmers+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Janelle BynumDemocrat · Oregon
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi