SNAP Data Transparency Bill

Official: SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2025

IntroducedDecember 9, 2025

Agriculture and Food

Why This Matters

This bill makes it mandatory for states to provide detailed information about SNAP recipients to the Secretary of Agriculture when requested. This helps ensure the program runs smoothly and fairly.

If you rely on SNAP benefits, this bill could lead to better management and oversight of the program.

Affects: State agencies managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and its recipients.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill requires states to share specific data about SNAP recipients with the Secretary of Agriculture. 2. States must provide this data within 30 days of a request from the Secretary. 3. The bill aims to improve oversight and integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. 4. Failure to comply with data requests could lead to loss of federal funding for states. 5. The Secretary must protect the privacy of the data shared under this bill.

Who is affected?

State agencies managing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and its recipients.

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