HR 8046
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish online and delivery standards, and for other purposes
Progress
Timeline
- Mar 24Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Summary
**What it does:** This bill would create new rules for how people can buy groceries online using SNAP benefits (formerly called food stamps). It would establish standards for online grocery shopping and delivery services that accept SNAP. **Who it affects:** - SNAP recipients who want to shop for groceries online or have them delivered - Online grocery retailers and delivery services that accept SNAP - Grocery stores that offer online shopping and delivery **What would change:** Currently, online SNAP purchasing is limited and varies by state. This bill would create consistent national standards for how online grocery shopping with SNAP benefits works, potentially making it easier and more widely available. This could particularly help people who have difficulty getting to physical stores due to transportation issues, disabilities, or living in areas with limited grocery options. The bill is currently being reviewed in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on.
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