What does Preamble of SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 do?

This bill requires States to provide data on fraud within the supplemental nutrition assistance program The program is established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008

What does SHORT TITLE. of SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026

What does REQUIRED STATE SUBMISSION OF SNAP FRAUD DATA. of SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 do?

This section requires states to submit data on fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to the Secretary of Agriculture. States must submit initial data within 180 days of the Act's enactment, covering the five most recent fiscal years. The required data includes the number of open fraud cases, identified fraud cases (including dollar amounts), enforcement actions, recoveries, and data on individuals disqualified for fraud who were deceased or used falsified social security numbers. After the initial submission, states must submit annual data within 60 days after October 1, starting in 2028. Failure to submit the required data may result in the Secretary withholding SNAP administrative funds from the state.

What does REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS. of SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026 do?

This section outlines reporting requirements for the Secretary to Congress. An initial report is due within 180 days of receiving data from states as described in section 2(a). Subsequent reports are due within 180 days after October 1, 2028, and each October 1 thereafter, based on data from section 2(b). Each report must contain the Secretary's findings and be published online.

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SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: David Taylor (R-OH)

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The bill requires states to submit data on fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the Secretary of Agriculture, including the number of open fraud cases and enforcement actions.
States must provide initial data covering the five most recent fiscal years within 180 days of the Act's enactment, and then submit annual data starting in 2028.
The Secretary of Agriculture is required to submit reports to Congress based on the state-submitted data, with the first report due within 180 days of receiving the initial data and subsequent reports due annually thereafter.

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