SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-03-06T08:15:22Z

Explore the details of House Bill 205 SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HR 205

Bill 118 HR 205, also known as the SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023, aims to address issues of fraud and abuse within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in the year 2023.

The main provisions of the bill include measures to strengthen the integrity of the SNAP program by implementing stricter penalties for individuals who commit fraud or abuse. This includes increasing fines and penalties for those who knowingly provide false information in order to receive benefits they are not entitled to.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the monitoring and oversight of SNAP benefits by requiring more frequent reviews of recipient eligibility and implementing measures to prevent duplicate benefits being issued to the same individual. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to enhance cooperation between federal, state, and local agencies in order to better detect and prevent fraud within the program. This includes increased data sharing and coordination efforts to identify patterns of abuse and take action against those responsible. Overall, the SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023 aims to protect the integrity of the SNAP program and ensure that benefits are being used appropriately by those who truly need them. It seeks to crack down on fraud and abuse in order to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure that the program is able to effectively serve those in need of assistance.

Congressional Summary of HR 205

SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish criteria for state agencies to identify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices and provide for the reissuance of stolen SNAP benefits to households that meet such criteria.

USDA must periodically review and modify its regulations to take into account evolving technology and the threat landscape to better protect against theft.

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Current Status of Bill HR 205

Bill HR 205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 205 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 205's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture as of February 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 205

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

Computer security and identity theftFood assistance and reliefFraud offenses and financial crimesPoverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 205

SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to provide for the reissuance to households supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to replace benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices, and for other purposes.

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