Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Apr 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 7658, titled the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, aims to strengthen the security of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and update regulations concerning cybersecurity for EBT cards and related mobile technologies. These regulations would need to keep pace with security standards used in the private sector and by other federal agencies.
The bill affects SNAP participants by mandating that states offer secure and accessible user interfaces for managing EBT accounts, including web portals and mobile applications that are mobile-friendly and available at least 99% of the time. It also requires states to provide participants with electronic transaction notices and access to at least 12 months of historical transaction data. Furthermore, the bill mandates a transition to chip-enabled EBT cards, phasing out magnetic stripe cards over several years, and prohibits certain fees for replacement cards under specific circumstances.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced." For the bill to become law, it must pass the House, then the Senate, and be signed by the President.
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Timeline
3 Apr 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 7658 do?
- This bill, H.R. 7658, titled the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026, aims to strengthen the security of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards used for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would require the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and update regulations concerning cybersecurity for EBT cards and related mobile technologies. These regulations would need to keep pace with security standards used in the private sector and by other federal agencies. The bill affects SNAP participants by mandating that states offer secure and accessible user interfaces for managing EBT accounts, including web portals and mobile applications that are mobile-friendly and available at least 99% of the time. It also requires states to provide participants with electronic transaction notices and access to at least 12 months of historical transaction data. Furthermore, the bill mandates a transition to chip-enabled EBT cards, phasing out magnetic stripe cards over several years, and prohibits certain fees for replacement cards under specific circumstances. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Agriculture. Its current status is "Introduced." For the bill to become law, it must pass the House, then the Senate, and be signed by the President.
- Has H.R. 7658 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 7658. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 7658?
- H.R. 7658 was sponsored by Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 7658?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. (3 Apr 2026).
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