The SNAP Online Access Act of 2026 authorizes the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for online grocery purchases.
The SNAP Online Access Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish permanent authority for the use of SNAP benefits for online grocery purchases. The bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to transition the online purchasing initiative from pilot status to permanent nationwide operations within 120 days of the bill's effective date. It also requires the Secretary to consult with stakeholders, including state agencies, retailers, and consumer advocates, to incorporate lessons learned from previous online purchasing operations.
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