In CommitteeFiled Apr 14, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 14, 2026
Summary
The Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 updates the Food and Nutrition Act to lengthen certification periods, simplify applications, and adjust medical expense deductions for older adults and people with disabilities. It creates an Elderly Simplified Application Program and a Combined Application Program to reduce paperwork and in‑person interviews. The changes aim to improve nutrition assistance access for these vulnerable groups.
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