Sen. Justice Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Allow SNAP Purchases of Hot Rotisserie Chicken
The Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.
The bill has support from both parties and fixes a rule that many people find confusing. It will likely be added to a larger package of farming and food laws that Congress votes on regularly.
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Many older adults on Social Security also receive SNAP benefits. Those who do would gain access to a convenient, affordable meal option. For seniors living alone or with limited ability to cook, this change removes a barrier to getting a hot, healthy meal.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
The House voted 384-35 to pass the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act as an amendment to the 2026 Farm Bill. The measure would allow low-income families to use SNAP benefits for hot, ready-to-eat rotisserie chickens, which are currently ineligible despite being affordable protein sources.
Sens. John Fetterman and Jim Justice introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act to modify the definition of food in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The bill specifically targets hot rotisserie chicken as a nutritious, low-cost meal option for the 42 million Americans using SNAP.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act
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