Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 10268, the Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Restaurant Meals Program. That program currently allows states to contract with private restaurants to accept SNAP benefits at concessional prices for certain recipients. The bill removes the statutory language authorizing states to operate this option, along with related provisions in sections covering the definition of "retail food store," authorized retailer rules, program administration, and state agency reporting requirements.
The change would primarily affect elderly, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients, who are the groups the Restaurant Meals Program is generally intended to serve, since many in these groups may have difficulty preparing meals at home. It would also affect states that currently operate such programs and restaurants that participate in them, as those arrangements would no longer be authorized under federal law.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, its provisions would take effect 180 days after enactment.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10268 do?
- H.R. 10268, the Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Restaurant Meals Program. That program currently allows states to contract with private restaurants to accept SNAP benefits at concessional prices for certain recipients. The bill removes the statutory language authorizing states to operate this option, along with related provisions in sections covering the definition of "retail food store," authorized retailer rules, program administration, and state agency reporting requirements. The change would primarily affect elderly, disabled, and homeless SNAP recipients, who are the groups the Restaurant Meals Program is generally intended to serve, since many in these groups may have difficulty preparing meals at home. It would also affect states that currently operate such programs and restaurants that participate in them, as those arrangements would no longer be authorized under federal law. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet been voted on. If enacted, its provisions would take effect 180 days after enactment.
- Has H.R. 10268 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10268. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10268?
- H.R. 10268 was sponsored by Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), with 10 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10268?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (3 Sep 2026).
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