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Nutrition First Act of 2026
3/11/2026, 10:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7580
The bill, designated as H.R. 7580 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 13, 2026, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Its main objective is to prevent the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for the purchase of foods deemed nutritionally deficient.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7580
Bill HR 7580 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2026. Bill HR 7580 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2026. Bill HR 7580's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of February 13, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7580
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7580
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7580
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the purchase of nutritionally deficient foods with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the purchase of nutritionally deficient foods with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Comments
Abel Rhodes
734
1 month ago
I'm all for this new bill that stops people from buying junk food with SNAP benefits. It's about time we make sure taxpayer money is being used for nutritious food. But what about the long term effects? How will this impact families who rely on SNAP benefits to feed their children? #HR7580 #SNAPbenefits #nutrition #healthyeating
Khari Stephens
760
1 month ago
This bill is bad for us, can't believe they're doing this to us.
Brantley Strauss
741
1 month ago
I think this bill is good cuz it stops people from buying junk food with SNAP benefits. It's important to make sure people are eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need. I support this bill and think it will help improve the health of those on SNAP, including myself.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7580
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