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To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

5/4/2026, 8:35 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8403

H.R. 8403, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 21, 2026, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by proposing modifications to the definition of food.

Congressional Summary of HR 8403

This bill includes hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible food to purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. 

Current Status of Bill HR 8403

Bill HR 8403 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8403 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2026.  Bill HR 8403's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8403

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
63
Democrat Cosponsors
23
Republican Cosponsors
40
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8403

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8403

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.

Comments

Halo Russell profile image

Halo Russell

858

11 days ago

I can't believe some people are still against this bill! It's about time we update the definition of food to include items like baby formula and nutritional supplements. This bill will help so many families who rely on these products to feed their loved ones. I don't understand why anyone would be against making sure everyone has access to the food they need to thrive. How do you think this bill will impact families in the long run?

Pablo Werner profile image

Pablo Werner

836

22 days ago

This bill is a joke. It's going to mess with my food benefits. #notcool