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SNAP Payment Security Act
Recent Bills/SNAP Payment Security Act

SNAP Payment Security Act

IntroducedFebruary 2, 2026
Introduced4 months ago
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food
Why This Matters

This bill aims to enhance the security of EBT cards used in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by implementing stronger cybersecurity measures and penalties for fraud. It is important because it helps protect food assistance for families who rely on it.

If you rely on SNAP benefits, this bill could help keep your food assistance safe from fraud.
Who this affects
SNAP beneficiaries · EBT card users
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill requires stronger cybersecurity rules for using EBT cards in the SNAP program.
  2. 2It allows the Department of Agriculture's Inspector General to investigate fraud related to SNAP benefits.
  3. 3The bill imposes civil penalties on anyone who steals or misuses SNAP benefits.
  4. 4It mandates the use of chip-enabled technology for EBT cards to prevent fraud.
  5. 5The bill aims to protect vulnerable families from losing their food assistance benefits.
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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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IntroducedCurrentFeb 2

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

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The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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