SNAP Second Chance Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Apr 2023): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
What this bill does
The SNAP Second Chance Act of 2023 proposes changes to how retailers are evaluated for approval to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Currently, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) considers a retailer's business integrity and reputation. This bill would limit how criminal violations can be used in that evaluation.
Specifically, the bill states that a retailer cannot be denied the ability to redeem SNAP benefits solely based on a criminal conviction. If a criminal offense is considered, it must have occurred within the past five years. Furthermore, a retailer with a criminal conviction would not be denied authorization if they can demonstrate sufficient mitigation or rehabilitation. This includes showing that a certain period of time has passed since the conviction and that all probation or parole terms have been met, or providing other evidence of present fitness.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
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Official summary
SNAP Second Chance Act of 2023
This bill limits the use of certain factors related to business integrity and reputation when determining the eligibility of retailers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). (The Food and Nutrition Service [FNS] must consider business integrity and reputation of the applicant under current law, and FNS regulations specify the factors that may be considered.)
The bill limits the use of criminal violations to assess an applicant's business integrity and reputation so that (1) FNS may not deny a retail food store or wholesale food concern authorization to redeem SNAP benefits solely based on a criminal conviction, (2) FNS may only consider a criminal offense that has occurred within the past five years for the purpose of approving an application for authorization to redeem SNAP benefits, and (3) an applicant that is convicted of a criminal offense must not be denied authorization to redeem SNAP benefits on the basis of business integrity and reputation if the applicant establishes sufficient mitigation or rehabilitation.
Sufficient mitigation or rehabilitation includes
• for financial fraud or deception, evidence that five years has elapsed since the felony conviction and compliance with all terms and conditions of probation or parole;
• for any other felony conviction, evidence that three years has elapsed since the conviction without a subsequent conviction of a crime and compliance with all terms and conditions of probation or parole; and
• other evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation and present fitness (e.g., the circumstances or social conditions surrounding the offense).
Timeline
4 Apr 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1427 do?
- The SNAP Second Chance Act of 2023 proposes changes to how retailers are evaluated for approval to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Currently, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) considers a retailer's business integrity and reputation. This bill would limit how criminal violations can be used in that evaluation. Specifically, the bill states that a retailer cannot be denied the ability to redeem SNAP benefits solely based on a criminal conviction. If a criminal offense is considered, it must have occurred within the past five years. Furthermore, a retailer with a criminal conviction would not be denied authorization if they can demonstrate sufficient mitigation or rehabilitation. This includes showing that a certain period of time has passed since the conviction and that all probation or parole terms have been met, or providing other evidence of present fitness. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2023, and has been referred to the Committee on Agriculture. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage in the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 1427 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1427. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1427?
- H.R. 1427 was sponsored by Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6] (D-MD), with 7 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1427?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. (4 Apr 2023).
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