Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7522 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7522 To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 12, 2026 Ms. Adams (for herself, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Ms. Simon, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Norton, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Fields, Ms. Rivas, and Mr. Correa) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to repeal the particular work requirement that disqualifies able-bodied adults for eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress makes the following findings: (1) SNAP helps restore access to healthy food, improves overall health, and reduces poverty. SNAP participation is also associated with educational advancement of children in poverty and improvements in math and reading scores. (2) SNAP has a proven record of effectiveness in promoting food security and health as well as in providing economic stimulus. Each $1 in SNAP benefits during a downturn generates between $1.50 and $1.80 in economic activity. (3) Studies have also demonstrated that work requirements do not reduce poverty. (4) About 6.1 million individuals are subject to SNAP work requirements and are at risk of losing critical food assistance if they cannot comply. (5) So