This bill requires states to report detailed data on fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as food stamps) to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. States must submit initial fraud data within 180 days covering the previous five fiscal years, including information on open investigations, identified fraud cases with dollar amounts, enforcement actions taken, money recovered, and specific categories of fraud such as cases involving deceased individuals or falsified social security numbers. Starting in 2028, states must provide updated fraud data annually by October 1st. The USDA must then compile this information and submit reports to Congress within 180 days, which will be made publicly available online. If a state fails to provide the required data by the deadline, the USDA will withhold SNAP administrative funding from that state until the data is received. This legislation aims to create greater transparency and accountability around SNAP fraud across all states.
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