The "Health and Human Service Programs and Benefits Eligibility and Delivery Data-Sharing Clarifications Amendment Act of 2026" aims to enhance the sharing of data within the Department of Human Services (DHS) and between DHS and other District agencies. This legislation is designed to facilitate the determination of eligibility for federal and District health and human service programs, improve coordination among these programs, and address the challenges faced by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, particularly those affected by new federal screening requirements.

Key amendments include clarifying the authorization for data sharing in the Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005 and the Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Amendment Act of 2010. Specifically, the bill modifies the language regarding confidentiality requirements to allow for authorized uses and mandatory disclosures of records in accordance with the Data-Sharing Act. Additionally, it expands the definition of "agency" to include subdivisions of agencies, thereby broadening the scope of entities involved in data sharing. These changes are intended to streamline processes and reduce burdens on individuals seeking assistance from health and human services programs.