Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act (S. 4367)
April 21, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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If passed, this bill would expand the list of eligible food items for recipients to include hot rotisserie chickens, changing the types of prepared foods that can be purchased with federal nutrition assistance.
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SNAP recipients
Recipients would gain the ability to use their benefits to purchase hot rotisserie chickens if the bill becomes law.
Retailers accepting SNAP
Retailers would be required to update their point-of-sale systems to allow SNAP payment for hot rotisserie chickens.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill amends Section 3(k)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
- The bill explicitly adds 'hot rotisserie chicken' to the definition of food eligible for purchase under SNAP.
- The bill makes technical corrections to the language of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by replacing 'clauses' with 'paragraphs'.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate on April 21, 2026.
- The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my SNAP benefits to buy hot rotisserie chicken right now?
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Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would expand the list of eligible food items for recipients to include hot rotisserie chickens, changing the types of prepared foods that can be purchased with federal nutrition assistance.
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Expansion of Prepared Food Eligibility
The bill represents a targeted exception to the long-standing federal prohibition against using SNAP benefits for hot, prepared foods.
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