The SNAP Online Access Act of 2026 would make permanent the ability for people receiving food assistance benefits to buy groceries online through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, online purchasing for SNAP is operating on a temporary, pilot basis; this bill would convert it into a permanent nationwide program. The Agriculture Department would have 120 days to begin the transition process and up to 2 years to finalize regulations governing how the online program operates, ensuring it maintains program integrity, protects consumers, and provides fair access to all eligible participants. The bill also requires the department to consult with state agencies, grocery stores, payment processors, and consumer advocates to learn from the pilot program experience between 2014 and 2025, and to report their findings to Congress within 120 days.
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