Bill · H.R. 9456· House(119-HR-9456)
SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/25/2026
- Last activity
- 6/25/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026'', proposes changes to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It aims to limit who can receive supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits. Specifically, it seeks to restrict eligibility for aliens. Under this proposal, an individual would need to be a lawful permanent resident. Additionally, they must have resided in the United States for at least 10 years following their admission.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill reduces federal spending by restricting the number of individuals eligible for SNAP benefits.
Does this tighten control of the border?+1
The bill implements stricter residency requirements for immigrants accessing public benefits.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would immigrants be better off under this?-7
The bill creates significant barriers for immigrants seeking food security through the SNAP program.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-6
The bill negatively impacts low-income immigrant households by limiting their access to essential food assistance.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?-5
The bill disproportionately affects Hispanic immigrant populations who may not meet the 10-year residency requirement.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Restriction of Benefits: The bill limits the eligibility of aliens to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to those who are lawfully admitted permanent residents and have resided in the United States for at least 10 years (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Reduced Eligibility: Individuals who are aliens and members of a household may be unable to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program if they have not been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or have not resided in the United States for a 10-year period beginning on their date of admission (Section 2).
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 Immigrants-7Good For Low Income Households-6Good For Hispanic Americans-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Border Security+1Improves Poverty Reduction-5
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3
- 6/25/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Introduced in House