SNAP Verify Act of 2014
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2014): Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
What this bill does
H.R. 4006, the SNAP Verify Act of 2014, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) require photographic identification when benefits are used. Specifically, any household member or representative authorized to use an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card would have to present photo identification at the time of a purchase transaction. States would have up to three years after the provision's effective date to implement this requirement.
The bill would affect SNAP recipients and the state agencies that administer the program, as well as retailers who process SNAP transactions. Under the bill, individuals using an EBT card would need to show photo ID at checkout, and states would need to establish systems to verify this identification requirement. The change would not apply to certification periods that began before the law's effective date, meaning it would only affect eligibility periods starting after implementation.
The bill would take effect on the first day of the first month beginning at least one year after enactment. It was introduced on February 6, 2014, by Rep. Matt Salmon along with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 113th Congress.
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Official summary
SNAP Verify Act of 2014 - Amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require a member or representative of a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to present photographic verification when using an electronic benefit card for a SNAP purchase.
Timeline
12 Feb 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4006 do?
- H.R. 4006, the SNAP Verify Act of 2014, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require that state agencies administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) require photographic identification when benefits are used. Specifically, any household member or representative authorized to use an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card would have to present photo identification at the time of a purchase transaction. States would have up to three years after the provision's effective date to implement this requirement. The bill would affect SNAP recipients and the state agencies that administer the program, as well as retailers who process SNAP transactions. Under the bill, individuals using an EBT card would need to show photo ID at checkout, and states would need to establish systems to verify this identification requirement. The change would not apply to certification periods that began before the law's effective date, meaning it would only affect eligibility periods starting after implementation. The bill would take effect on the first day of the first month beginning at least one year after enactment. It was introduced on February 6, 2014, by Rep. Matt Salmon along with several cosponsors, and was referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. The bill did not receive a vote and did not advance further in the 113th Congress.
- Has H.R. 4006 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4006. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4006?
- H.R. 4006 was sponsored by Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4006?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition. (12 Feb 2014).
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