SNAP Payment Security Act
Official: SNAP Payment Security and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
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.
1. This bill requires stronger cybersecurity rules for using EBT cards in the SNAP program. 2. It allows the Department of Agriculture's Inspector General to investigate fraud related to SNAP benefits. 3. The bill imposes civil penalties on anyone who steals or misuses SNAP benefits. 4. It mandates the use of chip-enabled technology for EBT cards to prevent fraud. 5. The bill aims to protect vulnerable families from losing their food assistance benefits.
Families who receive SNAP benefits and use EBT cards for food purchases.