The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Nutrition First Act of 2026, is to improve the nutritional quality of foods purchased with benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The goal is to encourage healthier eating habits among participants by restricting the types of foods that can be bought with these benefits. Key provisions of the act include defining what constitutes "eligible food" for purchase with SNAP benefits. The legislation specifies that eligible foods must meet nutritional standards set by the Secretary of Agriculture.