HR 7316·Federal·house
SNAP Payment Security and Fraud Prevention Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11] (R)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill updates SNAP rules to require chip-enabled EBT cards and new cybersecurity standards, and gives the USDA Inspector General broader powers to investigate cyber fraud. It also creates a civil penalty equal to twice the value of stolen benefits and sets requirements for state online and mobile interfaces. The goal is to reduce fraud and protect beneficiaries.
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