SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Feb 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
This bill, the SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026, would require states to provide specific data about individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to the Secretary of Agriculture if requested. This data would be for the purpose of administering, overseeing, ensuring the integrity of, or enforcing the program. States would have 30 days to provide the requested information, unless a shorter deadline is set for urgent needs.
If a state fails to comply with a data request, the Secretary of Agriculture could withhold or suspend federal funds to that state. The bill also states that the Secretary must ensure the privacy and security of this data, consistent with federal privacy laws. The information could be shared with federal or state law enforcement agencies to help administer or enforce the SNAP program.
This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott and two other senators. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The next step would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could include hearings or amendments, before potentially voting on it to advance it further in the legislative process.
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Timeline
12 Feb 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 3856 do?
- This bill, the SNAP Data Transparency and Oversight Act of 2026, would require states to provide specific data about individuals receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to the Secretary of Agriculture if requested. This data would be for the purpose of administering, overseeing, ensuring the integrity of, or enforcing the program. States would have 30 days to provide the requested information, unless a shorter deadline is set for urgent needs. If a state fails to comply with a data request, the Secretary of Agriculture could withhold or suspend federal funds to that state. The bill also states that the Secretary must ensure the privacy and security of this data, consistent with federal privacy laws. The information could be shared with federal or state law enforcement agencies to help administer or enforce the SNAP program. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott and two other senators. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The next step would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could include hearings or amendments, before potentially voting on it to advance it further in the legislative process.
- Has S. 3856 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3856. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3856?
- S. 3856 was sponsored by Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3856?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (12 Feb 2026).
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