S 4286 · 119th Congress

Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026

This bill makes it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to access food assistance programs. It streamlines the application process for SNAP (food stamps) by extending how long people can stay certified without reapplying from 2 years to 3 years, and it increases the medical expense deduction that red…

Sponsor

Gillibrand, Kirsten E. (D-New York)

Introduced

2026-04-14

Policy area

Agriculture and Food