Bill · S. 4367· Senate(119-S-4367)
Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
- Introduced
- 4/21/2026
- Last activity
- 4/21/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored by
- James Justice
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 6
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act. It was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2026. The legislation amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Its main purpose is to modify the definition of food under the law. Specifically, it changes what items are eligible for purchase.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
Directly benefits low-income individuals relying on SNAP by expanding eligible food items to include hot rotisserie chicken.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+3
Expands SNAP food options by including hot rotisserie chickens, providing a modest benefit to low-income participants.
Would children be better off under this?+2
Expands food options in assistance programs which can benefit participating families with children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Hot rotisserie chicken eligibility: Section 2 of the bill amends section 3(k)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by inserting "hot rotisserie chicken and" before "those authorized". This means hot rotisserie chicken will be explicitly added to the items eligible for purchase, which provides a benefit to individuals using the program by expanding their food options.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Low Income Households+4Good For Children+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Seniors+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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