What does Preamble of HR 7580 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The proposed amendment would prohibit the purchase of nutritionally deficient foods using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7580 do?

This bill is formally titled the Nutrition First Act of 2026.

What does AMENDMENTS. of HR 7580 do?

This section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. It modifies the definition of 'eligible food' to include foods meeting nutritional standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture. The definition of 'eligible food' excludes several categories of products, including sugar-sweetened beverages (excluding milk-based beverages, those with high fruit/vegetable juice content, and those requiring preparation). Candy preparations, high-sugar beverages with specific ingredients listed first, prepared desserts/snacks with high sugar/sodium/fat, and energy drinks are also excluded. Beverages containing milk or a milk substitute are exempt from the sugar-sweetened beverage exclusion. Beverages with more than 50 percent fruit or vegetable juice are exempt from the sugar-sweetened beverage exclusion. Products requiring preparation before consumption are exempt from the sugar-sweetened beverage exclusion.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of HR 7580 do?

This Act will become effective 180 days after its enactment. The amendment made by this Act will also take effect 180 days after enactment.

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Nutrition First Act of 2026 — HR. 7580

Last updated: 2/13/2026 · Introduced: 2/13/2026

Author: Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL)

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The Nutrition First Act of 2026 amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to prohibit the purchase of nutritionally deficient foods with SNAP benefits.
The bill modifies the definition of 'eligible food' to include foods meeting nutritional standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture, while excluding specific categories like sugar-sweetened beverages, candy, and high-sugar/sodium/fat snacks.
This Act will take effect 180 days after enactment.

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