Rep. Mark Messmer Introduces Bill to Make SNAP Online Pilot Program Permanent, Enhancing Food Access
Rep. Mark Messmer (R-Indiana) has introduced the SNAP Online Access Act, aiming to make a pilot program for online grocery purchases permanent for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries. This initiative, launched in 2019, has expanded from eight retailers in eight states to hundreds of grocers nationwide. The program allows SNAP recipients to purchase groceries online, providing a modern and streamlined shopping experience. The bill seeks to offer regulatory certainty to grocery and convenience stores, ensuring they can continue to invest in and improve this service. The National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) supports the act, emphasizing its importance in strengthening food access across the country. The bill also includes oversight parameters for the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect taxpayer dollars. 
