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

This bill proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. The proposed amendment would require states to provide data on fraud within the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The bill's stated purpose is to address fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

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

This section amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to require states to submit data on fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). States must initially submit data within 180 days of the subsection's enactment, covering the five most recent fiscal years. Subsequent data submissions are required annually, no later than 60 days after October 1, starting in 2028. The required data includes the number of fraud cases, dollar amounts of fraud, enforcement actions, recoveries, and data related to individuals disqualified for fraud involving deceased persons or falsified social security numbers. The Secretary is required to submit reports to Congress and make them publicly available based on the data received from states. States failing to submit data by the required dates may have funds withheld under section 16.

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SNAP Fraud Reporting Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Rick Scott (R-FL)

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This bill mandates that states annually report data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) fraud cases, including the number of cases, dollar amounts, and enforcement actions.
States must initially submit five years of historical fraud data within 180 days of the bill's enactment and subsequent data annually by October 1st.
The Secretary of the relevant agency must compile and publicly release reports to Congress based on the state-submitted data, with potential funding penalties for states failing to comply.

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