Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 streamlines nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities.
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities. It introduces the Elderly Simplified Application Program (ESAP) for households where all adult members are elderly or disabled, extending the certification period to 36 months. The bill also establishes a pilot program to increase enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among older adults, kinship families, and adults with disabilities.
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