H.R.8256

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026

Introduced·4/14/26

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 streamlines nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities.

The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 aims to streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities by amending the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It introduces the Elderly Simplified Application Program (ESAP) to simplify the application process for households where all adult members are elderly or disabled. The bill also establishes a pilot program to enhance enrollment and outreach for older adults, kinship families, and adults with disabilities.

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Current
Agriculture Committee
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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Apr 14

House

Introduced in House

Apr 14

House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.