SNAP users would no longer be able to buy certain sugary drinks and snacks with their benefits.
This bill, called the "Nutrition First Act of 2026," would change the rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would stop people from using their SNAP benefits to buy certain sugary drinks, candies, and prepared snacks. This means SNAP participants would have fewer choices at the grocery store, and stores would need to update their systems.
Today, people using SNAP benefits can buy most "food or food product" for home use, including many sugary drinks and snacks. If this bill becomes law, SNAP benefits would only cover "eligible food" that meets new nutritional standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture. This would specifically ban items like most sodas, candies, certain prepared desserts, and energy drinks.
HR 7580 · 119th Congress · February 13, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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