Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure SNAP groceries are delivered safely, and protect SNAP users’ online data.
Reintroduce and work to pass the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require SNAP-authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure the safe delivery of SNAP groceries, and protect SNAP users’ online data.
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S4045 Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026 ... Sponsors (4) US - Senator John Fetterman (D) Type: Primary Sponsor
Senator Fetterman is reintroducing the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to establish standards for the safe and secure online use of SNAP benefits to order eligible food for delivery, and to establish standards for fair and safe working conditions for the drivers who deliver that food.
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Senator Fetterman is reintroducing the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to establish standards for the safe and secure online use of SNAP benefits to order eligible food for delivery, and to establish standards for fair and safe working conditions for the drivers who deliver that food.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure SNAP groceries are delivered safely, and protect SNAP users’ online data.
On March 10, 2026 in the Senate: Introduced in Senate; Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Status: Introduced on March 10 2026 - 25% progression; Action: 2026-03-10 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On March 10, 2026, Senator John Fetterman reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act, aiming to establish standards for the safe and secure online use of SNAP benefits and to ensure fair working conditions for delivery drivers. The bill was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
On March 24, 2026, Representative Shomari Figures introduced the House companion bill, H.R. 8046, titled the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
On March 12, 2026, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) endorsed the reintroduction of the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act, emphasizing the need for delivery workers within the SNAP delivery program to be fairly compensated and provided with necessary tools and training.
Mr. Fetterman (for himself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the bill; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The bill’s short title is the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act of 2026.
On March 24, 2026, H.R. 8046, the House companion bill, was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Last Action Date Listed: March 10, 2026. Action: Mr. Fetterman (for himself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. Wyden) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Last Action Date Listed: March 24, 2026. Action: Mr. Figures (for himself, Mr. Mannion, Mrs. McBath, and Ms. Brownley) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Mr. Fetterman introduced the bill; it was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
The House companion bill was introduced and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Senator Fetterman reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require SNAP-authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure safe delivery, and protect users' online data.
Assessments
Fetterman fulfilled the effort portion of the promise by reintroducing the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act in the Senate on March 10, 2026, and a House companion was introduced on March 24, 2026. But the available official record shows both bills were only introduced and referred to committee, with no passage or enactment. Under the federal office standard, that is a serious legislative attempt without delivery of the promised policy outcome, so the promise is best judged not fulfilled rather than delivered or merely partial.
Fetterman materially acted on the promise by reintroducing the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act in the Senate on March 10, 2026, and a House companion was introduced on March 24, 2026. But the official record in the provided evidence shows both measures were only introduced and referred to committee, with no passage, enactment, or later legislative advancement sufficient to deliver the promised policy outcome. Under the rule for serious but unsuccessful legislative effort, this is best scored as never, with effort credited.
Fetterman fulfilled the "reintroduce" portion by sponsoring and reintroducing the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act (S.4045) on March 10, 2026, with the bill read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; a House companion (H.R.8046) was introduced March 24, 2026. There is no evidence the bill was enacted or that the full "work to pass" portion succeeded. Thus the promise was partially delivered (legislative action taken but not passage).
Senator John Fetterman fulfilled the promise to reintroduce the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act in the Senate in 2026, with evidence confirming the bill's referral to committee and public advocacy efforts. A House companion bill was also introduced. However, there is no evidence the legislation passed into law, so the core outcome of 'work to pass' remains incomplete. Significant legislative effort and coordination are demonstrated, but the promised policy is not fully delivered.
Senator Fetterman reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act as promised, and the bill was read and referred to committee. However, there is no evidence that the legislation advanced beyond this early stage of the legislative process or that it was enacted. Therefore, the promise to reintroduce and work to pass the Act was only partially fulfilled: introduction and advocacy occurred, but passage was not achieved. Substantial legislative effort was demonstrated.