SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Jun 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
What this bill does
This bill, the SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026, proposes to change who is eligible to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Under the proposed changes, an alien would only be eligible for SNAP benefits if they were admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident and have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least 10 years after that admission. This provision would apply regardless of other eligibility rules.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
25 Jun 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9456 do?
- This bill, the SNAP Citizenship and Residency Act of 2026, proposes to change who is eligible to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Under the proposed changes, an alien would only be eligible for SNAP benefits if they were admitted to the United States as a lawful permanent resident and have continuously resided in the U.S. for at least 10 years after that admission. This provision would apply regardless of other eligibility rules. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 25, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 9456 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9456. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9456?
- H.R. 9456 was sponsored by Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9456?
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (25 Jun 2026).
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