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Nutrition First Act of 2026: Restricting Unhealthy Food Purchases with SNAP Benefits

This bill prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to buy nutritionally deficient items like soda, candy, and energy drinks. It aims to ensure that government food assistance is used for healthier food options to improve public health.
Key points
Bans the purchase of sugar-sweetened sodas and high-sugar carbonated drinks.
Excludes candy and chocolate bars from the list of eligible food items.
Prohibits buying prepared desserts such as cakes, cookies, pastries, and doughnuts.
Restricts the purchase of energy drinks containing stimulants like caffeine or taurine.
Allows beverages containing milk or more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7580
Sponsor: Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Process start date: 2026-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nutrition First Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7580.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Bans the purchase of sugar-sweetened sodas and high-sugar carbonated drinks.
  • Excludes candy and chocolate bars from the list of eligible food items.
  • Prohibits buying prepared desserts such as cakes, cookies, pastries, and doughnuts.
  • Restricts the purchase of energy drinks containing stimulants like caffeine or taurine.
  • Allows beverages containing milk or more than 50% fruit or vegetable juice.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-10.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Benefits Agriculture