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HR 6135

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to increase food access for recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits by permitting the use of bene- fits to pay the related cost of food delivery services.

119th Congress Introduced by Cleo Fields

HR 6135 permits SNAP recipients to use food benefits for delivery service costs, expanding access for those with transportation or mobility barriers.

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Bill Summary · HR 6135

Legislative bill overview

HR 6135 would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow SNAP (food stamp) recipients to use their benefits to cover delivery fees when ordering food for home delivery. Currently, SNAP benefits can only be used to purchase eligible food items themselves, not delivery services. This bill expands the permitted uses of those benefits to include the cost of getting food delivered.

Why is this important

For SNAP recipients who lack reliable transportation, have mobility challenges, or live in food deserts, delivery services can be critical for accessing affordable nutrition. This change could reduce barriers to food access for vulnerable populations, though it also raises questions about program costs and whether delivery service expansion would actually reach underserved communities effectively.

Potential points of contention

  • Program cost: Allowing benefits to cover delivery fees could increase overall SNAP expenditures, raising concerns about budgetary impact and whether these funds would be better spent on food itself
  • Equity and access: Delivery services may be unavailable in rural areas or concentrated in higher-income neighborhoods, potentially creating new disparities rather than reducing existing ones
  • Implementation complexity: SNAP retailers and delivery platforms would need new verification systems to ensure benefits are only used for eligible food delivery, adding administrative burden

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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