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To require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes.
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Summary of Bill HR 9370
Bill 118 hr 9370, also known as the "Benefit Fraud Prevention Act," aims to protect recipients of government assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from fraudulent activities like card skimming and cloning.
The bill requires State agencies to inform individuals receiving benefits from these programs about the risks of card skimming, cloning, and other fraudulent methods that could result in the theft of their benefits. By educating recipients about these potential threats, the bill seeks to empower them to protect their benefits and prevent fraud.
In addition to raising awareness about benefit fraud, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to safeguarding government assistance programs. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to enhance the security and integrity of these vital programs that support low-income individuals and families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 9370 represents a proactive approach to addressing the growing issue of benefit fraud and ensuring that those who rely on government assistance programs are informed and protected from fraudulent activities.
The bill requires State agencies to inform individuals receiving benefits from these programs about the risks of card skimming, cloning, and other fraudulent methods that could result in the theft of their benefits. By educating recipients about these potential threats, the bill seeks to empower them to protect their benefits and prevent fraud.
In addition to raising awareness about benefit fraud, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to safeguarding government assistance programs. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the overall goal of the bill is to enhance the security and integrity of these vital programs that support low-income individuals and families. Overall, Bill 118 hr 9370 represents a proactive approach to addressing the growing issue of benefit fraud and ensuring that those who rely on government assistance programs are informed and protected from fraudulent activities.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9370
Bill HR 9370 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 16, 2024. Bill HR 9370 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 16, 2024. Bill HR 9370's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9370
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9370
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfareAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9370
To require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes.
To require State agencies to inform recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, participants in the WIC program, and recipients of assistance under the TANF program of card skimming, card cloning, and similar fraudulent methods of stealing such benefits or assistance; and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9370
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