SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restrict the eligibility of aliens to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to aliens admitted to the United States as lawful permanent residents and who thereafter lawfully reside in the United States for at least 10 years.
This bill, HB9456, aims to change eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, the bill proposes that only lawful permanent residents who have lived in the United States for at least 10 years would be eligible for SNAP benefits. This change would exclude other non-citizens from receiving these benefits. The bill was introduced on June 25, 2026, by Representative Tim Burchett and has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for further review.
If passed, this bill would affect non-citizens who currently receive SNAP benefits, potentially limiting their eligibility. Lawful permanent residents who meet the 10-year residency requirement would still be able to receive benefits, while others might not. The bill is still in its early stages, having just been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee.
As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Key actions moving forward will likely include committee review, possible amendments, and a vote in the House before it can move to the Senate. This bill represents a significant change in SNAP eligibility criteria for non-citizens.
