Who it affects
- Older adults using SNAP restaurant meals
- People with disabilities using SNAP restaurant meals
- People experiencing homelessness using SNAP restaurant meals
- Restaurants participating in the program
In committeeFood assistance
Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026
H.R. 10268 · House bill · Introduced Sept. 3, 2026
The Ending Restaurant Purchases with SNAP Act of 2026 would end SNAP’s restaurant meals program for older adults, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness.
At a glance
Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would end the restaurant meals program under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- The program is intended to serve older adults, people with disabilities, and people experiencing homelessness.
- Participating restaurants could no longer accept SNAP benefits through this program.
- The changes would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to abolish the restaurant meals program under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Gill, Brandon (R-TX)
- Introduced
- Sept. 3, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 10
- Committees
- House Agriculture Committee
- Latest action
- Sept. 3, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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