S. 4045: Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026, aims to enhance safety and standards for online food purchases and delivery services used by participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Here are the key components of the bill:

Establishment of Standards

The bill requires the Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service, in collaboration with other relevant agencies, to establish specific standards for:

• Online Platforms: Standards for the safe and secure use of online or mobile platforms by SNAP participants and retailers, focusing on aspects like digital privacy and cybersecurity.
• Delivery Services: Standards for delivery services used by retailers accepting SNAP benefits, aimed at ensuring:
• Fair and safe working conditions for delivery employees, including the provision of prevailing wages.
• Food safety and security during the delivery process.

Compliance Reporting

After the establishment of these standards, any retail food store or wholesale food concern wishing to accept SNAP benefits must submit a report to the Secretary of Agriculture detailing its compliance with the newly established standards.

Noncompliance Consequences

If a retailer does not meet the established standards:

• The retailer will lose its authorization to participate in the SNAP program.
• The retailer may reapply for authorization once it can demonstrate compliance with the standards.

Implementation Timeline

The bill specifies that the standards must be established within 18 months of the bill's enactment, and the compliance reporting requirements will follow shortly thereafter.

Relevant Companies

• AMZN: Amazon may be impacted due to its significant involvement in online grocery sales and delivery services that accept SNAP benefits.
• TGT: Target could be affected as it also operates grocery delivery services that accept SNAP, and would need to comply with the new standards.
• UL: Walmart provides grocery delivery services and takes SNAP benefits, making it relevant to the bill’s regulations.