To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Apr 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 8403, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would modify the definition of "food" as it relates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill's central change is to explicitly include hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible item that can be purchased with SNAP benefits.
This legislation would directly affect SNAP recipients by expanding the range of prepared foods they can buy. For retailers, it could mean increased sales of hot rotisserie chicken to individuals using SNAP. The bill was introduced on April 21, 2026, by Representative Eric "Rick" Crawford and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
As the bill has just been introduced, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. It will now move to the Committee on Agriculture for review, where it may be debated, amended, or voted upon. If it passes out of committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill includes hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible food to purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Timeline
21 Apr 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 8403 do?
- H.R. 8403, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it would modify the definition of "food" as it relates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill's central change is to explicitly include hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible item that can be purchased with SNAP benefits. This legislation would directly affect SNAP recipients by expanding the range of prepared foods they can buy. For retailers, it could mean increased sales of hot rotisserie chicken to individuals using SNAP. The bill was introduced on April 21, 2026, by Representative Eric "Rick" Crawford and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. As the bill has just been introduced, it is in the early stages of the legislative process. It will now move to the Committee on Agriculture for review, where it may be debated, amended, or voted upon. If it passes out of committee, it would then proceed to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
- Has H.R. 8403 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 8403. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 8403?
- H.R. 8403 was sponsored by Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), with 26 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 8403?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (21 Apr 2026).
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