SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023
Latest action (9 Jan 2023): Introduced
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Official summary
SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish criteria for state agencies to identify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices and provide for the reissuance of stolen SNAP benefits to households that meet such criteria.
USDA must periodically review and modify its regulations to take into account evolving technology and the threat landscape to better protect against theft.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 205 do?
- SNAP Theft Protection Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish criteria for state agencies to identify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stolen by identity theft or typical skimming practices and provide for the reissuance of stolen SNAP benefits to households that meet such criteria. USDA must periodically review and modify its regulations to take into account evolving technology and the threat landscape to better protect against theft.
- Has H.R. 205 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Jan 2023, H.R. 205 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 205?
- H.R. 205 was sponsored by Rep. A. Dutch Ruppersberger [D-MD2, 2003-2024] (Democrat-MD), with 18 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 205?
- Introduced (9 Jan 2023).
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