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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the purchase of nutritionally deficient foods with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

2/14/2026, 9:06 AM

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.

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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7580

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate 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

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Brantley Strauss

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19 hours 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