H.R. 8046: Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026, aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by establishing specific standards for online and delivery services related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The key points of the bill are as follows:

Establishment of Online and Delivery Standards

The bill mandates that within 18 months of its enactment, the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service must collaborate with various federal agencies and stakeholders to create:

• Online Standards: These standards will ensure safe and secure online transactions for retail food stores and wholesale food concerns participating in SNAP. They will cover aspects such as user digital privacy and cybersecurity for participants using online and mobile platforms.
• Delivery Standards: Retail food stores or wholesale food concerns providing delivery services for food purchased through SNAP must adhere to specific standards aimed at:
  • Promoting fair and safe working conditions for delivery employees, including the payment of prevailing wages.
  • Maintaining the safety and security of food during the delivery process.

Reporting Requirements

Retail food stores or wholesale food concerns that wish to accept SNAP benefits must submit a compliance report to the Secretary of Agriculture within 18 months after the standards are established. This report will detail how they comply with the newly created standards.

Compliance Consequences

If a retail food store or wholesale food concern fails to meet the established standards, they will:

• Lose their authorization to participate in the SNAP program.
• Have the opportunity to reapply for authorization once they demonstrate compliance with the required standards.

Overall Purpose

The overarching aim of this bill is to enhance the safety and reliability of food and nutrition delivery systems, ensuring that SNAP participants can use their benefits securely and that the food delivered meets safety standards.

Relevant Companies

• AMZN - Amazon: As a significant player in online grocery delivery through Amazon Fresh, this bill could require the company to adjust its security measures and worker conditions to comply with the new standards.
• WMT - Walmart: Being a major retailer that accepts SNAP benefits, Walmart may need to implement new compliance processes and delivery standards for its grocery delivery operations.
• GRUB - Grubhub: This food delivery service may be impacted as it partners with restaurants that accept SNAP benefits, possibly requiring changes in how they handle food security and delivery conditions.