What does Preamble of Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The proposed amendment would allow for the reissuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to households. The reissuance is intended to replace benefits that were stolen through identity theft or skimming practices.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026.

What does AMENDMENTS. of Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to address the reissuance of benefits stolen by identity theft or skimming practices. It modifies subsection (e) to include reissuance of benefits due to theft. It adds a new subsection (h)(7) outlining procedures for the Secretary to issue regulations regarding the reissuance of stolen benefits. The Secretary must issue regulations to establish criteria and best practices for State agencies to identify stolen benefits and minimize the burden on victim households. These regulations will also provide for the reissuance of stolen benefits to eligible households. The Secretary is required to submit a status report to Congress within 240 days of issuing the regulations, detailing the prevalence of stolen benefits and examining barriers to electronic benefit transfer card technology. An annual report on the aggregate value and number of households receiving reissued benefits must be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. The Secretary will periodically review and modify the regulations to account for evolving technology and security threats.

What does COST SHARING FOR TRANSITIONING TO CHIP-ENABLED EBT CARDS. of Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to establish administrative cost-sharing for states transitioning to chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The Secretary will reimburse state agencies up to 90 percent of administrative costs associated with the transition, as outlined in approved plans. Covered costs include card issuance strategies, vendor payments, design requirements, implementation planning, system testing, and education/outreach. State agencies must submit transition plans to the Secretary for approval, ensuring recipients maintain benefit access. The Secretary must act on submitted plans within 90 days; failure to do so results in deemed approval. This provision sunsets on September 30, 2031.

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Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/18/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Grace Meng (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for the reissuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to households that have experienced benefit theft through identity theft or skimming.
The bill establishes a cost-sharing program, reimbursing state agencies up to 90 percent of administrative costs associated with transitioning to chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards.
The bill requires the Secretary to issue regulations and submit reports to Congress regarding the identification of stolen benefits, reissuance procedures, and barriers to electronic benefit transfer card technology.

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