Bill > HR6135

This bill aims to modernize the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps) by allowing recipients to use their benefits to cover food delivery service fees. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by introducing a new definition for "delivery platform or delivery services provider" as an entity that facilitates online food sales or delivers food from retail stores. It modifies existing provisions to explicitly permit SNAP beneficiaries to pay delivery fees when purchasing groceries, which were previously not allowed. This change would help improve food access for SNAP recipients who may have mobility challenges, live in food deserts, or have difficulty physically shopping for groceries. The bill specifically clarifies that delivery fees charged by retail stores, delivery platforms, or delivery services can be paid using SNAP benefits, effectively expanding the program's flexibility and making it easier for participants to obtain nutritious food.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6135/all-info