Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act (S. 4367)

Original title: Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act

Last action · April 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.Sponsors: James Justice and 10 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes an amendment to the to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program () benefits to be used for the purchase of hot rotisserie chickens. Currently, SNAP benefits generally cannot be used for hot, prepared foods.

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.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

SNAP recipients

Recipients would gain the ability to use their benefits to purchase hot rotisserie chickens if the bill becomes law.

Directly affected

Retailers accepting SNAP

Retailers would be required to update their point-of-sale systems to allow SNAP payment for hot rotisserie chickens.

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.

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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?

No, under current law, benefits generally cannot be used for hot, prepared foods. This bill is a proposal to change that rule.

What happens next for this bill?

The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for further consideration.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Apr 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 21, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced in Senate

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