To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restrict the eligibility of aliens to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to aliens admitted to the United States as lawful permanent residents and who thereafter lawfully reside in the United States for at least 10 years.
Summary
HR9456 proposes restricting SNAP eligibility to lawful permanent residents with 10+ years of US residence. Introduced 2026-06-25 and referred to House Agriculture Committee. The bill is in early procedural stages with low passage probability. If enacted, it would reduce SNAP spending by an estimated $5-10B annually, negatively impacting grocery retailers and food manufacturers. No related signals or procurement identified.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.HR9456 is an early-stage, low-probability bill that would restrict SNAP to longer-term LPRs.
- 2.If enacted, it would reduce SNAP outlays by $5-10B, hurting grocery retailers and food manufacturers.
- 3.No market-moving catalysts expected; only procedural risk at this point.
Market Implications
The bill's introduction has no immediate market impact. If it gains traction, $WMT and $KR would face revenue headwinds from lower SNAP redemptions. $CPB and other packaged food companies could see volume declines. However, the likelihood of passage is low, so no action is required. Sector-wide, SNAP-linked consumer staples remain stable.
Full Analysis
HR9456 was introduced on June 25, 2026 by Rep. Burchett (R-TN) and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restrict SNAP eligibility for aliens to only those admitted as lawful permanent residents who have lawfully resided in the US for at least 10 years. This is a restrictive eligibility change that would reduce the number of legal immigrants qualifying for SNAP. The bill is in an early legislative stage with no committee hearings scheduled. Given the narrow sponsor base (junior member) and the procedural stage, passage is unlikely in the 119th Congress. The funding mechanism is a reduction in mandatory SNAP outlays; the Congressional Budget Office would score savings, but no specific amount is in the bill. If enacted, the largest impact would be on grocery retailers that process a high volume of SNAP transactions. Walmart and Kroger are the top SNAP retailers in the US. Reduced SNAP benefits would directly lower their revenue from food sales. Food manufacturers like Campbell's that depend on retail shelf-stable sales would also see demand soften. However, the impact is small relative to total US grocery spending (~$800B). The legislative timeline: referral to committee, potential markup, then floor vote if it advances; no companion bill in the Senate. Given the current Congress composition and the bill's restrictive nature, further action is unlikely.
Intelligence Surface
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What the bill does
Restriction of SNAP eligibility to LPRs with 10+ years residency reduces total SNAP benefit outlays
Who must act
USDA Food and Nutrition Service (SNAP administrators)
What happens
Lower SNAP benefit distribution reduces consumer purchasing power at grocery retailers by an estimated $5-10B annually if bill becomes law
Stock impact
Walmart captures ~20% of US SNAP redemptions; estimated 0.5-1% of US retail revenue at risk, approximately $500M-$1B annually
What the bill does
Same SNAP eligibility restriction reduces federal food assistance
Who must act
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
What happens
Lower SNAP benefits reduce food purchasing, particularly at grocery chains with high SNAP share (~$5-10B aggregate reduction)
Stock impact
Kroger's SNAP redemptions estimated at ~8-10% of US SNAP total; revenue impact of $400M-$800M annually if bill passes
Key Legislators
Connected Signals
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A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require States to provide data on fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for the reissuance to households of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to replace benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
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