Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026

This legislation aims to update the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make it easier for specific populations to access nutritional support. The bill focuses on streamlining the administrative requirements for older adults and individuals with disabilities, who often face unique barriers when applying for or maintaining benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By reducing paperwork or simplifying eligibility checks, the proposal seeks to ensure these vulnerable groups can more consistently afford healthy food.

If enacted, the bill would likely result in a more user-friendly application process and potentially longer certification periods for eligible households. These changes are intended to prevent gaps in food security caused by complex bureaucratic hurdles. Because this is standard legislation, it would require approval from both the House and Senate and a signature from the President to become law.